Anyone who's anyone is buying like at least eight bottles of Frank's at the store this week. I mean isn't it like a total superbowl necessity?
I don't know who's playing. I don't care who's playing. I didn't even know when the superbowl was till like five minutes ago. What I do know is that an ample supply of snackities doused in hot sauce and a bowl or three of spinach and artichoke dip are absolutely positively non-negotiably essential to the experience.
I mean, lezzz be real. It's not about the offense and the defense and the quarterback and the linebacker. (Are you impressed with my sports knowledge right now?!)
It's about the FOOD.
It's about the keeeeeeen-waaaaaaa.
I love hot sauce almost as much as I love hummus. Almost. But not quite, because that would be treason. Hummus without hot sauce is like ice cream without hot fudge. It's totally fine on it's own, but pretty ground shattering with the addition.
I was noshing on the last three tomato, basil and mozzarella quinoa bites dipped in Frank's when it dawned on me. Why not put the Frank's IN the bites? HELLOOOOOOOOOO. It was a mildly life-changing thought. Sometimes I lurve my brain.
I ran to the kitchen to re-make them and decided to just nix the tomato and basil and add a quarter cup of Frank's. These little babies come together in minutes, especially if you have cooked quinoa on hand. Since they're made in a mini muffin tin, you can eat like seven at a time and then instagram it and say hashtag normal.
You should probably dip these buffalo bites in more buffalo sauce. And maybe some ranch? #Obvi.
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Cheesy Buffalo Quinoa Bites
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 16 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Description
Bite-sized cheesy buffalo snacks perfect for the big game!
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup quinoa, uncooked (I used red quinoa)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp almond meal
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup Frank's hot sauce
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a medium pot. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer (covered) for about 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, almond meal, garlic, hot sauce, mozzarella cheese and 2 tbsp of Parmesan. Stir well to combine.
- Spoon batter into mini muffin tin. Sprinkle bites with the remaining one tbsp of Parmesan. You'll need to make two batches unless you have a 24-cup muffin tin.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Serve hot with celery and ranch!
Notes
Adapted from my Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Quinoa Bites
Bethany says
These look great! With the NFL playoffs back on, this would be a great treat for me to make this weekend. Any recommendations for a substitute for the almond meal?
Alexis says
You could use any kind of flour!
Bethany says
These look great! With the NFL playoffs back on, this would be a great treat for me to make this weekend. Any recommendations for a substitute for the almond meal?
Alexis says
You could use any kind of flour!
Jen @ SavedbytheKale says
I don't do football but I am all about quinoa and hot sauce! Can't wait to try the recipe! 🙂
Alexis says
Wahoo! Enjoy!
Jen @ SavedbytheKale says
I don't do football but I am all about quinoa and hot sauce! Can't wait to try the recipe! 🙂
Alexis says
Wahoo! Enjoy!
Kathy says
I meant to tell you that these are amazing! I made them for our annual Superbowl (for a "healthier" option beyond wings and beer) and they were a hit! I used Sriracha sauce instead of Frank's Hot Sauce as that is what I happened to have and it was perfect! I have made these every weekend since the Superbowl too just to take to work every day! Easy, healthy lunch! Oh.. I also use a regular muffin tin as I didn't have a mini one and they turned out wonderfully! Thanks so much!
Alexis says
I'm so glad to hear that it worked in a regular muffin tin! GREAT call on using siracha. Major yum!
Kathy says
I meant to tell you that these are amazing! I made them for our annual Superbowl (for a "healthier" option beyond wings and beer) and they were a hit! I used Sriracha sauce instead of Frank's Hot Sauce as that is what I happened to have and it was perfect! I have made these every weekend since the Superbowl too just to take to work every day! Easy, healthy lunch! Oh.. I also use a regular muffin tin as I didn't have a mini one and they turned out wonderfully! Thanks so much!
Alexis says
I'm so glad to hear that it worked in a regular muffin tin! GREAT call on using siracha. Major yum!
Julia says
HOW did I miss these KEEN-OH-WEEEE bites (that's how my mom says it, no joke)?? These things look amazing! I'm on team Frank's 200%...I like adding him to my chili. Must take a bite or 12 of theese keen-oh-wee treats!
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Alexis says
OMG I totally said KEEN-OH-AHH till it became like the coolest psuedo-grain on God's green earth. I think I love your mom.
Julia says
HOW did I miss these KEEN-OH-WEEEE bites (that's how my mom says it, no joke)?? These things look amazing! I'm on team Frank's 200%...I like adding him to my chili. Must take a bite or 12 of theese keen-oh-wee treats!
★★★★★
Alexis says
OMG I totally said KEEN-OH-AHH till it became like the coolest psuedo-grain on God's green earth. I think I love your mom.
Mary @ Fit and Fed says
Brilliant, Alexis! So what does that mean that I have red quinoa and almond meal in my cupboard but not mozzarella cheese (though I can put it on the list)? That I'm some kind of crazy food blogger or something? At any rate I have to watch the Superbowl--- Seattle is going absolutely crazy for it.
Alexis says
Thanks, Mary! I think it means that you're destined to make them. I just grabbed three from the fridge and threw them in the microwave...SO FREAKING DELISH. I think you should run to the store and grab some mozz so you get the whole experience 🙂
Mary @ Fit and Fed says
Brilliant, Alexis! So what does that mean that I have red quinoa and almond meal in my cupboard but not mozzarella cheese (though I can put it on the list)? That I'm some kind of crazy food blogger or something? At any rate I have to watch the Superbowl--- Seattle is going absolutely crazy for it.
Alexis says
Thanks, Mary! I think it means that you're destined to make them. I just grabbed three from the fridge and threw them in the microwave...SO FREAKING DELISH. I think you should run to the store and grab some mozz so you get the whole experience 🙂
Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
I don't think I've ever watched the Superbowl in my life... but all the delicious recipes I'm seeing on blogs this week is making me want to start throwing parties for it just for the food! Or maybe I'll just make these and eat them while catching up on Grey's Anatomy on Sunday instead. 😛
Alexis says
Me either! And I don't plan on starting....maybe we should just cook a shiz ton of superbowl eats and pretend we're watching!
Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
I don't think I've ever watched the Superbowl in my life... but all the delicious recipes I'm seeing on blogs this week is making me want to start throwing parties for it just for the food! Or maybe I'll just make these and eat them while catching up on Grey's Anatomy on Sunday instead. 😛
Alexis says
Me either! And I don't plan on starting....maybe we should just cook a shiz ton of superbowl eats and pretend we're watching!
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
I lurve your brain too - for thinking up these! Brilliant! Genius! I could eat a super(sized)bowl filled with these and that would indeed be #normal 🙂
Alexis says
love your little super bowl pun!! #sonormal #eatallthethings
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
I lurve your brain too - for thinking up these! Brilliant! Genius! I could eat a super(sized)bowl filled with these and that would indeed be #normal 🙂
Alexis says
love your little super bowl pun!! #sonormal #eatallthethings
annie @ chase that i love says
What a fun idea! I wish that I could make chicken wings for my guy more often, but I don't really like doing it. This looks like a tasty compromise.
Alexis says
I think this is a totally fair compromise for your man 🙂
annie @ chase that i love says
What a fun idea! I wish that I could make chicken wings for my guy more often, but I don't really like doing it. This looks like a tasty compromise.
Alexis says
I think this is a totally fair compromise for your man 🙂
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
These look incredible! My husband would probably love these since he loves just about anything with hot sauce. I gotta give it a try. 🙂
Alexis says
I think your hubby will be obsessed!
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
These look incredible! My husband would probably love these since he loves just about anything with hot sauce. I gotta give it a try. 🙂
Alexis says
I think your hubby will be obsessed!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
These look FAB-ulous. And I agree, it is totally about the food.
Side note: I need to cook with hot sauce more often. 🙂
Alexis says
Me too! I think I need to start throwing a fourth cup into like everything I make. Like they always say, if it's not good with peanut butter, it's good with hot sauce!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
These look FAB-ulous. And I agree, it is totally about the food.
Side note: I need to cook with hot sauce more often. 🙂
Alexis says
Me too! I think I need to start throwing a fourth cup into like everything I make. Like they always say, if it's not good with peanut butter, it's good with hot sauce!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I don't know anything about the superbowl except Janet Jackson flashing the world and Destiny's Child popping out of cannons.
Hot sauce....as if you forgot that from the original recipe. IT looks amazing!
Alexis says
Well it seems like you know about all the important stuff already...
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I don't know anything about the superbowl except Janet Jackson flashing the world and Destiny's Child popping out of cannons.
Hot sauce....as if you forgot that from the original recipe. IT looks amazing!
Alexis says
Well it seems like you know about all the important stuff already...
katie says
i want these in my mouth right now! yummmmm. cant wait to make these. with maybe some melted mozz on top for extra cheesy goodness!
Alexis says
OMG adding melty mozz on top would be FAB!
katie says
i want these in my mouth right now! yummmmm. cant wait to make these. with maybe some melted mozz on top for extra cheesy goodness!
Alexis says
OMG adding melty mozz on top would be FAB!
Matt @ Runner Savvy says
Looks delicious!
Alexis says
Thanks buddy!
Matt @ Runner Savvy says
Looks delicious!
Alexis says
Thanks buddy!
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says
This looks fantastic as usual 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks a bunch darling!
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says
This looks fantastic as usual 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks a bunch darling!
Robyn @thereallife_RD says
YES! Franks is good on absolutely everything, especially eggs!
Think you could sub nutritional yeast to make these diary free?
and these smothered in some Annie's ranch would be to dieeeeeee
Alexis says
I must confess that they probs won't be as delish with nooch, but definitely give it a try!!
Robyn @thereallife_RD says
YES! Franks is good on absolutely everything, especially eggs!
Think you could sub nutritional yeast to make these diary free?
and these smothered in some Annie's ranch would be to dieeeeeee
Alexis says
I must confess that they probs won't be as delish with nooch, but definitely give it a try!!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
These sound SO awesome!! I am obsessed with all things buffalo right now. Plus, how can you go wrong with anything in muffin form? 😉
Alexis says
Ya I'm down for pretty much anything that involves a mini muffin tin 🙂
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
These sound SO awesome!! I am obsessed with all things buffalo right now. Plus, how can you go wrong with anything in muffin form? 😉
Alexis says
Ya I'm down for pretty much anything that involves a mini muffin tin 🙂
Maria @ Little Miss Cornucopia says
I loooove keen-wah and these tasty little bites sound fab! 🙂 wonder if I could substitute the eggs for flax or chia though cause I don't do eggs...
I don't know a thing about football..I tried to get into it once (because of a boy)..but I had no clue what the eff was going on lol. Them players are pretty sweet to look at though..I'm a buns girl 🙂
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Alexis says
OMG I think we should be besties. I, too, adore looking at the buns. It's all about the BUNS!!I'm guessing flax eggs would work. They may be a bit more crumbly, though. let me know if you try it!
Maria @ Little Miss Cornucopia says
I loooove keen-wah and these tasty little bites sound fab! 🙂 wonder if I could substitute the eggs for flax or chia though cause I don't do eggs...
I don't know a thing about football..I tried to get into it once (because of a boy)..but I had no clue what the eff was going on lol. Them players are pretty sweet to look at though..I'm a buns girl 🙂
★★★★★
Alexis says
OMG I think we should be besties. I, too, adore looking at the buns. It's all about the BUNS!!I'm guessing flax eggs would work. They may be a bit more crumbly, though. let me know if you try it!
Elle | nutritionella says
I'm pretty sure buffalo chicken is written into the Super Bowl Bible. I have grand plans of pulling out my deep fryer, breaking chicken, drowning it in Franks and having myself a big wrap in front of the tv on Sunday! These look amazing - perfect for a party!
Alexis says
Right you are, lady!! They're perf for parties 🙂
Elle | nutritionella says
I'm pretty sure buffalo chicken is written into the Super Bowl Bible. I have grand plans of pulling out my deep fryer, breaking chicken, drowning it in Franks and having myself a big wrap in front of the tv on Sunday! These look amazing - perfect for a party!
Alexis says
Right you are, lady!! They're perf for parties 🙂
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
Super Bowl is all about the snacks!!! And that includes just about anything and everything buffalo-flavored. Kudos!
Alexis says
Right?! Buffalo flavored EVERYTHAAAAANG.
Alexis says
Hope your snackities were all fab!
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
Super Bowl is all about the snacks!!! And that includes just about anything and everything buffalo-flavored. Kudos!
Alexis says
Right?! Buffalo flavored EVERYTHAAAAANG.
Alexis says
Hope your snackities were all fab!
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
Such a cool idea! Although I feel like if I brought these to a man party it would be like that one commercial where that guy is tailgating and his GF brings quinoa burgers and he pronounces it wrong and questions his manliness and then eats them anyway in the name of the game. Only with these snacks, the guys would actually realize they like it!
Alexis says
Bahaha that's TOO funny! That commercial is so epic.
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
Such a cool idea! Although I feel like if I brought these to a man party it would be like that one commercial where that guy is tailgating and his GF brings quinoa burgers and he pronounces it wrong and questions his manliness and then eats them anyway in the name of the game. Only with these snacks, the guys would actually realize they like it!
Alexis says
Bahaha that's TOO funny! That commercial is so epic.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
It's about the food...and beyonce. But now that Beyonce crushed it I legit don't even think I'm gonna watch. I'll just watch the Grammys over and over again instead while eating these. You down? K cool.
Alexis says
Ya I'm pretty cool with that. Beyonce is my obsession. <---understatement.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
She made my "about me" page. That's how important Queen B is in my life!
Alexis says
I'm convinced! She has no flaws.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
It's about the food...and beyonce. But now that Beyonce crushed it I legit don't even think I'm gonna watch. I'll just watch the Grammys over and over again instead while eating these. You down? K cool.
Alexis says
Ya I'm pretty cool with that. Beyonce is my obsession. <---understatement.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
She made my "about me" page. That's how important Queen B is in my life!
Alexis says
I'm convinced! She has no flaws.
Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says
I love this! One of my friends who just had surgery is OBSESSED with fried buffalo chicken! Forwarding this on to his girlfriend (aka nurse!)
Alexis says
Perfect! Thanks lady!
Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says
I love this! One of my friends who just had surgery is OBSESSED with fried buffalo chicken! Forwarding this on to his girlfriend (aka nurse!)
Alexis says
Perfect! Thanks lady!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Yum! I think Justin would even been into this, especially since it has Frank's hot sauce. That's his fav!
Alexis says
Justin would be CRAY CRAY not to be into them 🙂
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Yum! I think Justin would even been into this, especially since it has Frank's hot sauce. That's his fav!
Alexis says
Justin would be CRAY CRAY not to be into them 🙂