Description
These BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs are a flavor-packed bite of heaven that combines the smoky goodness of BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar cheese, all in a juicy meatball. Perfect for a party appetizer, family dinner, or snack, these meatballs are sure to satisfy any craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Glaze:
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, shredded cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should have about 20 meatballs.
- Bake the Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the meatballs are baking, combine the BBQ sauce and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Glaze the Meatballs: Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and drizzle with the BBQ-honey glaze. Return the meatballs to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
- Serve: Serve the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs hot, garnished with extra BBQ sauce if desired. Enjoy the irresistible flavors of BBQ and bacon in every bite!
Notes
- Feel free to use lean ground beef or ground turkey for a lighter version of this recipe.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with any cheese of your choice, such as mozzarella or pepper jack for a spicier kick.
- For an extra crispy texture, you can broil the meatballs for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs, Meatballs, BBQ Meatballs, Bacon Meatballs, Cheddar Cheese Meatballs, BBQ Sauce Meatballs, Easy Meatball Recipe