Sizzling Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball
Sizzling Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 6 bacon, slices, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely minced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, for inside meatballs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bourbon BBQ Glaze
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
- 1/4 cup bourbon
For Finishing
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, minced yellow onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, large egg, plain breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can make meatballs tough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Form the mixture into approximately 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the meatballs for 18-22 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the bourbon BBQ glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce and bourbon. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it thicken slightly for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven. You can either toss the meatballs directly in the glaze in a large bowl, or return them to the baking sheet, brush generously with the glaze, and then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the glazed and cheesed meatballs to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the glaze is slightly caramelized. Serve hot, perhaps with toothpicks for an appetizer.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sizzling Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 6 bacon, slices, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely minced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, for inside meatballs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bourbon BBQ Glaze
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
- 1/4 cup bourbon
For Finishing
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, minced yellow onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, large egg, plain breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can make meatballs tough.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Form the mixture into approximately 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the meatballs for 18-22 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the bourbon BBQ glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce and bourbon. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it thicken slightly for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven. You can either toss the meatballs directly in the glaze in a large bowl, or return them to the baking sheet, brush generously with the glaze, and then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the glazed and cheesed meatballs to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the glaze is slightly caramelized. Serve hot, perhaps with toothpicks for an appetizer.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375