Description
Stuffed Mozzarella Bacon Bombs are a flavor-packed appetizer combining juicy ground beef, gooey mozzarella, and crispy bacon. Perfect for parties, game day, or a fun family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
- Prepare the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it’s halfway crispy. Remove from the skillet and let it cool slightly before chopping it into small pieces.
- Mix the Beef: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped bacon, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Bombs: Take a handful of the beef mixture and form it into a ball around a piece of mozzarella cheese, sealing the cheese inside. Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese.
- Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary. Place the bacon-wrapped bombs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve your Stuffed Mozzarella Bacon Bombs hot, and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- Ensure the bacon is cooked until just crispy before wrapping to achieve the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bacon Bomb
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Stuffed Mozzarella Bacon Bombs, Mozzarella Bacon Bombs, Bacon-Stuffed Meatballs, Cheesy Bacon Bombs