Buffalo Turkey Meatball Sliders with Celery Salad

Name: Buffalo Turkey Meatball Sliders with Celery Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Turkey; 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs, Unseasoned; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature; 2 Tablespoons Blue Cheese Crumbles; 2 stalks Celery, Diced; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 cup Cayenne Pepper Sauce (like Frank's Red Hot); 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 6 whole Slider Rolls, Split In Half Sandwich Style; 1/4 cups Buttermilk; 1/4 cups Mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons Blue Cheese Crumbles; 1 dash Salt; 1 dash Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper; 3 stalks Celery, Chopped; Blue Cheese Dressing (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Turkey
1/2 cups Bread Crumbs, Unseasoned
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature
2 Tablespoons Blue Cheese Crumbles
2 stalks Celery, Diced
2 whole Eggs
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 cup Cayenne Pepper Sauce (like Frank's Red Hot)
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
6 whole Slider Rolls, Split In Half Sandwich Style
1/4 cups Buttermilk
1/4 cups Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Blue Cheese Crumbles
1 dash Salt
1 dash Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
3 stalks Celery, Chopped
Blue Cheese Dressing (optional)

1
Preheat your oven to 350 F and place an oven-safe wire rack into a lipped baking sheet.
2
Spray the rack with non-stick spray and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, cream cheese, blue cheese crumbles, celery, eggs, salt and pepper.
4
With your hands or a heavy wooden spoon, mix the ingredients until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
5
Form into 6 equal-sized meatballs (they will be large, about 2 inches in diameter) and place on your prepared rack/pan.
6
Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until fully cooked through and golden brown.
7
Meanwhile, prepare your Buffalo sauce.
8
In a large saucepan, combine the hot sauce, butter, Worcestershire and a dash of pepper.
9
Whisk to combine over medium heat and cook until the butter has melted.
10
Once melted, turn the burner on low to keep warm until youre ready to serve.
11
To prepare the celery salad, combine the buttermilk, mayo, blue cheese crumbles, salt, pepper and ground cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
12
Whisk thoroughly to combine and then stir in the celery.
13
Set aside.
14
Once your meatballs are fully cooked and golden brown, remove the pan from the oven, set on a rack and let the meatballs rest for 5-10 minutes.
15
Very gently add the meatballs into the pan with the prepared Buffalo sauce and coat them entirely.
16
Assemble your sandwiches by placing a layer of celery salad on the bottom half of each bun and topping with one meatball.
17
Top it off with the other half of the bun and serve immediately with blue cheese dressing.
18
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Turkey, 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs, Unseasoned, 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature, 2 Tablespoons Blue Cheese Crumbles, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Turkey Meatball Sliders with Celery Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!