HONEY BUFFALO MEATBALL SLIDERS

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These little sliders deliver big Buffalo chicken flavor without the messiness of wings. The spicy-sweet meatballs are a hit on game day with kids and adults alike. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 package (24 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian turkey meatballs, thawed
Additional hot sauce, optional
Bibb lettuce leaves
12 mini buns
Crumbled blue cheese
Ranch salad dressing, optional

Steps:

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 6 ingredients until smooth. Stir in meatballs until coated. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours, until meatballs are heated through., If desired, stir in additional hot sauce. Serve meatballs on lettuce-lined buns; top with cheese and, if desired, dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.