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Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Meatballs are such an easy, no fuss appetizer or snack for game day. So simple to make and always a hit!A 5-MINUTES OF PREP KIND OF RECIPEThese Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Meatballs are covered in a flavorful punch of ranch seasoning and wing sauce in every bite. Like your favorite hot wing but in meatball form. There are only 3 main ingredients in this recipe so it really is THAT easy! Pop it all into your slow cooker and let it go. So simple to make and packs a punch of flavor. Trust me, these go quickly once you put them out!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Can I make these Buffalo Ranch Meatballs in the oven instead? Yes, you can bake these at 350F for 10 minutes. Flip them over and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the meatballs are heated through. What if I dont have a 3-4 quart Crock Pot? You can use any larger size one you have. They just might cook faster. What ranch seasoning and wing sauce work best for this recipe? You can use any brand for this recipe. I even have recipe for Homemade Ranch Seasoning/Dressing Mix. What is best served with meatballs? I love having a side of ranch, carrots, and celery sticks to serve with Buffalo Ranch Meatballs (kind of like what you would serve with wings). Any other apps will go great with these meatballs. Can I use a different sauce for these meatballs? Yes, you can use barbecue sauce as a substitute for the wing sauce if you dont want any spice. Do I need to defrost the meatballs first? No. They go in frozen. Keep in mind, frozen meatballs are already fully cooked. We are just warming them up here and letting the flavors mingle with the other flavors were adding. How can I keep these warm when serving? Yes. Keep in mind that some brands of slow cookers seem to still get really hot, even on the keep warm setting. I have only ever gone to 2-3 hours before I noticed the buffalo sauce was starting to burn. How should I store leftover Meatballs? You can keep this in the fridge for up to 4 days. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)frozen homestyle meatballs You can choose any brand of meatballs. I just wouldnt recommend an Italian style meatball. You can use Homemade Meatballs or chicken meatballs. If making your own meatballs, Id park bake them in the oven first so they dont release as much grease in the slow cooker.ranch seasoning you can use a packet of whatever ranch seasoning you enjoy, or use some Homemade Ranch Seasoning. Franks Red Hot wing sauce You can use any brand of wing sauce, but I think Franks has the best flavor.green onions This is an optional ingredient used for servingranch or blue cheese dressing another optional ingredient, used for serving.HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT BUFFALO RANCH MEATBALLS:Add the frozen meatballs to the crock pot.Sprinkle the ranch packet on top.Top with the wing sauce.Stir until combined.Place a lid on top and cook on low for 2 hours, or on high for 4 hours. Place the crockpot on warm for up to 3 hours. Optional: Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Crock Pot Grape Jelly MeatballsCrock Pot Honey Garlic MeatballsCrock Pot Sweet and Sour MeatballsCrock Pot Buffalo Chicken SlidersBuffalo Chicken WrapsBuffalo Chicken EnchiladasBuffalo Chicken Wings PrintCrock Pot Buffalo Ranch MeatballsTender homestyle meatballs coated with ranch seasoning and buffalo wing sauce and cooked in the crock pot! Perfect for game day!Course Appetizer, Side Dish, SnackCuisine AmericanPrep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 3 hours hoursTotal Time 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutesServings 12Calories 206kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients32 ounce bag frozen homestyle meatballs (see notes below)1 ounce packet ranch seasoning2 cups Frank's Red Hot buffalo wing sauce2 green onions, sliced (optional, for serving)ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional, for serving)InstructionsAdd 32 ounce bag frozen homestyle meatballs to the crock pot. Sprinkle 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning on top. Top with 2 cups Frank's Red Hot buffalo wing sauce. Stir until combined. Place a lid on top and cook on low for 2 hours, or on high for 4 hours. Place the crock pot on warm for up to 3 hours after the initial cooking time.Optional: top with 2 green onions, sliced and serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.This would be fabulous with chicken meatballs if you can find them. I have a recipe for Homemade Chicken Meatballs if youd like to try that (just be sure to bake them a bit beforehand to ensure they get fully cooked.)NutritionCalories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Sodium: 1446mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.05g

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