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Pumpkin-Shaped Buffalo Chicken Bites
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 12 small pretzel sticks
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and softened cream cheese until evenly mixed.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until it is fully incorporated into the chicken mixture.
  • Scoop out portions of the mixture and shape them into 12 small balls, then roll each ball in the remaining cheddar cheese followed by the panko breadcrumbs.
  • Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the coating turns golden.
  • Remove the bites from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Insert one pretzel stick into the top of each bite to form a stem.
  • Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the bites before serving.

Notes

Roll the balls firmly so the coating stays in place during baking. If you want less heat, use a mild buffalo sauce. These bites taste best warm from the oven but can be reheated in a 350-degree oven for five minutes to restore crispness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large Mixing Bowl, Baking Sheet