Sizzling Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball
A delicious and smoky Sizzling Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball that combines the flavors of bourbon, BBQ sauce, bacon, and cheese for a mouth-watering experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup Bourbon
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, BBQ sauce, bourbon, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Brush with additional BBQ sauce in the last few minutes of baking.
- Let rest, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, use a smoky BBQ sauce.
- Make sure not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg