Fans of buffalo wings will love this dinner idea: a hearty meatloaf flavored and glazed with buffalo sauce, and stuffed with tangy blue cheese.
Browsing my recipe index recently reminded me how often I rely on slow cookers for weeknight dinners. They’re convenient and forgiving, and I have more than one 6‑quart slow cooker in the cupboard. Still, I wanted something different — something to bake in the oven and fill the house with warmth. That led me back to a classic comfort dish with a spicy twist: buffalo meatloaf.
This meatloaf is not made from buffalo meat. Instead, it’s a robust blend of ground turkey, beef (sirloin), and pork for flavor and moisture. The real star that earns the “buffalo” name is the sauce: a generous glaze of hot buffalo sauce, with plenty more for serving. I also fold crumbled blue cheese into the mix and use extra on top, so every bite has rich, tangy contrast to the heat. If you love buffalo sauce, don’t be shy — add more.
Buffalo Meatloaf Recipe
Before you begin, a note on cooking times: ovens vary, so I recommend using an instant‑read thermometer and relying on internal temperature rather than the clock. Aim for a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for this mixture of poultry and pork. I baked the loaves on a foil‑lined baking sheet with a quick mist of cooking spray, but a baking dish works equally well.
The method is straightforward and hands‑on: combine the meats with aromatics, eggs, breadcrumbs and blue cheese, form into loaves, bake until cooked through, then brush the tops with buffalo sauce and finish. Serve with extra sauce and more crumbled blue cheese for garnish. This makes a flavorful dinner that pairs well with simple sides like roasted potatoes, steamed green beans, or a crisp salad to cut the richness.
Buffalo Sauce Meatloaf Recipe
A savory meatloaf made with turkey, sirloin and pork, filled with blue cheese and glazed generously with buffalo sauce. Bold, tangy and comforting — perfect for dinner.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dinner | Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories (per serving): 336 kcal
Author: Jenny Bullistron
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- ½ pound ground pork
- ¼ cup finely diced white onion
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (plus additional for glazing and serving)
For garnishing and serving
- Extra buffalo sauce
- Extra crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, ground sirloin, ground pork, diced onion, blue cheese crumbles, beaten eggs, minced garlic, panko and pepper. Use your hands or a sturdy spoon to mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Split the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a loaf. Place the loaves on a foil‑lined baking sheet or in a lightly greased baking dish, spacing them evenly.
- Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of each loaf reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a thermometer. Oven times vary, so rely on temperature for doneness.
- Remove the loaves from the oven and brush each with about ¼ cup of buffalo sauce. Return to the oven for a few minutes if you prefer the glaze warmed, or serve immediately.
- Slice the meatloaf, drizzle with additional buffalo sauce, and sprinkle extra crumbled blue cheese over the top. Serve with your favorite sides.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 336 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 33 g | Fat: 21 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Sodium: 735 mg
Additional nutrients include potassium, cholesterol, calcium and iron in moderate amounts.