Juicy, smoky, and sticky meatball poppers wrapped in crispy bacon for the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 slices bacon, cut in half
1 cup BBQ sauce
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Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into 24 equal-sized meatballs.
4. Wrap each meatball with a half slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
5. Place the bacon-wrapped meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the meatballs are cooked.
6. Brush the meatballs with BBQ sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.