Description
Sizzling Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs are the ultimate indulgence for the true food enthusiast. This recipe masterfully blends the bold, smoky flavors of bourbon-infused barbecue sauce with the richness of ground beef, the saltiness of crispy bacon, and the creaminess of melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup bourbon-infused barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, BBQ sauce, bourbon, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Lightly wet your hands and shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- During the last few minutes of baking, brush the meatballs with additional BBQ sauce.
- Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
These versatile meatballs can be enjoyed on buns, with pasta, as appetizers, or in salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg