Description
Juicy meatballs packed with bacon and cheddar, kissed with bourbon BBQ sauce, making dinner feel like a party.
Ingredients
- 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 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick surface.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, barbecue sauce, bourbon, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- 3. Gently fold in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- 4. Lightly wet your hands and shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- 5. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- 6. During the last few minutes of baking, brush the meatballs with additional barbecue sauce.
- 7. Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.