Description
Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the irresistible flavors of bourbon, bacon, and cheeseburgers, perfect for game days and parties.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, BBQ sauce, bourbon, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
3. Form the mixture into evenly-sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
4. Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes, or until they’re cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
5. Remove the meatballs from the oven and brush them with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
6. Serve the Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs hot, either as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a hearty main dish over mashed potatoes or in sub rolls.
Notes
To ensure your Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs turn out perfectly every time, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to prevent a tough texture. For a crispier exterior, consider baking on a wire rack. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams