Sizzling Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Sizzling Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs. Juicy meatballs are enveloped in crispy bacon, infused with sweet and smoky bourbon BBQ sauce, and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite bursts with flavor and promises to delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- Sliced pickles (to taste)
- Fresh lettuce (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onions, breadcrumbs, egg, and half of the bourbon BBQ sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and brush them with remaining BBQ sauce. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle cheese on top of each meatball, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with lettuce and sliced pickles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg