Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Comforting meatballs infused with smoky bourbon BBQ sauce, ground beef, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, BBQ sauce, bourbon, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through, ensuring an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- Serve warm on their own, with dipping sauce, or nestled in a bun.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg