Description
Enjoy a playful twist on classic flavors with these bite-sized meatballs featuring juicy beef, smoky bacon, and melty cheddar, all enhanced by a splash of bourbon.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, bourbon, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F.
- 5. Remove the meatballs from the oven and brush with additional BBQ sauce if desired, then return to the oven for 1–2 minutes under the broiler.