Buffalo Chicken Balls

Since we are both trying to eat healthier, I sent Adam this recipe to keep his craving for anything "buffalo chicken" covered in a lighter way. ;)  Gotta keep the boyfriends tummy happy, yano?

He made these for our Superbowl party (along with many other delicous treats)  and these balls are delicious!  He described them as eating a ball of buffalo chicken dip.  I think thats pretty accurate, they have the creaminess of dip and the crunch of a wing.  Seriously tasty and definitely healthier than normal hot wings.

You will need:

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup hot sauce (to taste)
• 3 1/2 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
• 1 3/4 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional -  we left them out)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 – 4 cups Corn Flakes cereal, crushed

This makes quite a few balls, so if you want less cut the recipe in half.  =)  But if you make them all, and you find yourself swimming in too many balls, you can freeze your balls for a later date  

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese and hot sauce, cheddar cheese and green onions (if you bought them)

3. Roll a heaping tablespoon of mixture into a 1½-inch ball and place onto a plate or separate baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

4. Place flour in a shallow dish.

5. In a second shallow dish, place eggs.

6. In a third shallow dish, place corn flakes. 

You will sadly have to wash dishes after this recipe is done - *womp* womp*

7. Dip each chicken ball first into the flour, then the egg and ending with the Corn Flakes. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing we ate them plain, and "Oh my gahhhhh" they were out of this world.