Description
Savory beef and smoky bacon meatballs with a tangy cranberry BBQ glaze, perfect as an appetizer or a hearty main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (lean)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce + extra for glaze
- ½ cup cranberry sauce + extra for glaze
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, cheddar, crumbled bacon, ½ cup BBQ sauce, ½ cup cranberry sauce, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- 3. Roll the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place on the baking sheet with space between them.
- 4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through (internal temp of 165°F or 74°C).
- 5. While baking, prepare the glaze by combining equal parts BBQ sauce and cranberry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until glossy.
- 6. Remove meatballs, brush with the glaze, and return to oven for 2–3 minutes to set the glaze. Serve immediately.