Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs
Juicy beef meatballs stuffed with melted cheddar, wrapped in crispy bacon, and glazed with BBQ sauce. The ultimate bite-sized flavor explosion!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Brush
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling & Wrap
- 4 oz cheddar cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 slices bacon cut in half
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Cut cheddar cheese into 1-inch cubes. Flatten 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture in your palm, place a cheese cube in the center, and wrap the meat around it to form a sealed ball.
- Wrap each meatball with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place on the baking sheet, seam side down. Brush with BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, brushing with additional BBQ sauce halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy bacon, broil for the last 2-3 minutes. Serve with ranch or extra BBQ sauce for dipping.