**BBQ Bacon Meatballs: A Flavorful and Versatile Appetizer or Main Course**
Savor the smoky, sweet, and savory flavors of our BBQ bacon meatballs, a delightful culinary creation that will tantalize your taste buds. Crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and aromatic seasonings, these meatballs are wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a mouthwatering BBQ sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, they are a versatile addition to any meal.
**Our comprehensive recipe guide features variations to suit diverse culinary preferences and dietary restrictions:**
* **Classic BBQ Bacon Meatballs:** This timeless recipe combines the harmonious flavors of ground beef, pork, and bacon, coated in a rich BBQ sauce.
* **Turkey Bacon Meatballs:** A healthier alternative, these meatballs use ground turkey and turkey bacon, while retaining the delicious BBQ glaze.
* **Sweet and Sour Bacon Meatballs:** Experience a tangy twist with our sweet and sour sauce, perfectly balancing the smoky bacon and savory meatballs.
* **Buffalo Bacon Meatballs:** For those who love a spicy kick, these meatballs are coated in a fiery buffalo sauce, creating a delightful contrast to the smoky bacon.
* **Mini Bacon Meatballs:** Perfect for parties or gatherings, these bite-sized meatballs are a delightful finger food, coated in a rich BBQ sauce.
**No matter your preference, our BBQ bacon meatballs are guaranteed to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.**
BBQ BACON MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, sausage, ground sausage, breadcrumb, bread crumbs, onion, onion, garlic, garlic, egg, egg, mozzarella cheese, mozzarella cheese, bacons, bacon, BBQ sauce, BBQ sauce
Provided by Tasty
Categories Appetizers
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) (or 350°F (180°C) on a convection oven).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground sausage, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, and egg together with your hands until thoroughly combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls. Use your thumb to create a dent in the balls, add a bit of mozzarella and seal.
- Cut the bacon rashers in half and roll around the meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a foil-covered tray and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush with BBQ sauce, then bake for 5 minutes more. Repeat brushing and baking two more times for an extra-thick layer of BBQ sauce.
- Enjoy!
BBQ, BACON, AND CHEDDAR MEATBALLS
Who doesn't love a bbq bacon cheeseburger? That's the inspiration behind these meatballs!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a cooking rack on top of a baking sheet.
- Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until combined. Shape mixture into 8 meatballs, forming each one around a cube of Cheddar cheese. Wrap each meatball with 1/2 slice of bacon and place seam-side down on the cooking rack, leaving 1 to 2 inches between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue baking until meatballs are browned, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Remove from oven and drizzle meatballs with barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 606.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
BBQ BACON ICE TRAY MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, yellow onion, fresh parsley, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, bacon, BBQ sauce
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Appetizers
Yield 24 balls
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the ground beef, onion, parsley, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line two empty ice trays with bacon, overlapping each piece to cover the tray completely.
- Press the bacon down into each round with two fingers.
- Spoon some of the meatball mixture into each round and press down to smooth. Make sure to pack the meat down to touch the bottom of the ice tray.
- Fold the edges of the bacon on top of the ice tray.
- Flip the ice tray over onto a baking sheet and carefully lift the ice cube tray off of the meatballs.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until bacon is just brown.
- Brush the meatballs with barbecue sauce and bake for 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and meatballs are cooked through.
- Transfer the meatball sheet to a cutting board and cut the bacon to create single meatballs.
- Place a toothpick in each meatball.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs to achieve a tender and flavorful texture.
- Incorporate Panko breadcrumbs to absorb moisture and keep the meatballs light and airy.
- Season the meatballs generously with your favorite BBQ rub or spices to enhance their savory taste.
- Wrap the meatballs in bacon slices to add a crispy, smoky layer and prevent them from drying out.
- Cook the meatballs in a hot oven until the bacon is crispy and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Baste the meatballs with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of cooking to glaze them and intensify their flavor.
- Serve the meatballs immediately topped with additional BBQ sauce, fresh herbs, or crumbled cheese for a delicious appetizer or main course.
Conclusion:
These BBQ bacon meatballs are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With their tender and juicy interiors, crispy bacon exteriors, and tangy BBQ glaze, these meatballs are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or a main course, these meatballs are guaranteed to satisfy and leave your guests craving more. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and prepare to indulge in a culinary adventure that will transport you to BBQ heaven. Happy cooking!
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