Best 7 Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our irresistible Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and elevates any occasion. These delectable meatballs, crafted with a blend of juicy ground beef, savory seasonings, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, are wrapped in crispy bacon and baked to perfection, resulting in a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Accompanying this main dish are three sensational recipes that complete the perfect meal: a creamy and tangy Sour Cream and Onion Dip, a refreshing Pico de Gallo Salsa brimming with garden-fresh flavors, and a classic Mashed Potatoes recipe that delivers fluffy, creamy comfort. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BACON MEATBALLS



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Bacon Meatballs are an easy dinner, appetizer, or party food that your family and friends will love!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bread (, stale is best)
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup yellow onion (, minced)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (, (4 tablespoons if cooking immediately))
2 pounds ground beef (, (80/20))
3/4 cup bacon (, cooked and finely chopped (approximately 8 slices))
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer add the milk to the slices of bread.
  • Melt the butter in a pan and add the minced yellow onions.
  • Cook them on medium low until translucent but not browned.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In your bowl with the milk soaked bread add the rest of the meatball ingredients including the cooked onions.
  • Mix it on low until the bread is broken apart and the meat is combined with the ingredients (using the stand mixer and not your hands helps keep the mixture cold and tender).
  • Using a meatballer/ice cream scoop or your hands scoop them into balls about the size of a ping pong ball.
  • Freeze on a cookie sheet if possible.
  • If cooking immediately, add to a baking dish and cook at 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes.
  • Remove the meatballs from the pan and serve with your favorite sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED MEATBALLS



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I modeled these sweet-spicy pork-and-shrimp meatballs after the filling in Asian wontons. They're a family favorite, whether I serve them alone as an appetizer or over hot cooked rice as a main dish. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
4 bacon strips, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound ground pork
GLAZE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 teaspoons stone-ground mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape mixture into 1-in. balls., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 14-17 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, mix glaze ingredients. Add meatballs; cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are glazed and heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BACON-WRAPPED MEATBALLS



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These bacon-wrapped meatballs are a hit at whatever kind of party I make them for. The appealing aroma while baking is irresistible.-Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
24 bacon strips, cut in half widthwise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Wrap a piece of bacon around each meatball; secure with a wooden toothpick., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Turn; bake 3-5 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and bacon is crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BACON WRAPPED MEATLOAVES



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 meatloaves

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 slices rye bread, tough crusts removed, bread crumbled (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
12 ounces ground beef (90/10)
8 ounces ground pork
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
6 slices center cut bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the bread in a large bowl and pour the milk over. Let soak a few minutes, then squeeze through your fingers to combine. Add the egg, onion, parsley, dry mustard, caraway and coriander and mix well. Add the ground beef, ground pork, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and several grinds of pepper. Mix well with your hands to combine.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, steak sauce, mustard and brown sugar.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form into balls. Wrap each ball with 1 strip of bacon. Place, without touching, on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large braiser. Brush with a light coating of the glaze. Bake until the fat from the bacon has rendered, about 20 minutes.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
  • Brush the meatloaves with the remaining glaze. Continue to bake until the meatloaves are cooked through, the bacon is crisp and the glaze is shiny, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove to a platter or plates to serve, leaving the drippings behind. (Save drippings for the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy.)

BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR-KETCHUP GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup ketchup or chili sauce
2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider or white vinegar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black paper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/2 up milk, buttermilk or low-fat plain yogurt
2 pounds meat-loaf mix (2 parts ground chuck, 1 part ground veal, 1 part ground pork)
2/3 cups crushed saltine crackers (about 16) or quick oatmeal or 1 1/3 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/3 cup minced parsley
6 ounces thin-sliced bacon

Steps:

  • For the glaze: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  • For the meatloaf: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and garlic, saute until softened, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Mix eggs with thyme, salt, pepper, mustard, Worchestershire, pepper sauce, and milk or yogurt. Add egg mixture to meat in a large bowl, along with crackers, oatmeal or bread crumbs, parsley and cook onions and garlic; mix with a fork until evenly blended and meat mixture does not stick to bowl. (If mixture does stick, add additional milk, a couple tablespoons at a time, and continue stirring until mixture stops sticking.)
  • Turn meat mixture onto a work surface. With wet hands, pat mixture into a loaf approximately 9 by 5 inches.
  • Cover a wire rack with foil; prick foil in several places with a fork. Place a rack on a shallow roasting pan lined with foil for easy cleanup.
  • Set formed loaf on rack. Brush loaf with all of glaze, then arrange bacon slices, crosswise, over loaf, overlapping them slightly and tucking them under to prevent curling.
  • Bake loaf until bacon is crisp and loaf registers 160 degrees, about 1 hour. Cool for at least 20 minutes. Slice and serve

BACON WRAPPED SMOKIES



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Time consuming but it is well worth it! The brown sugar and bacon grease combine beautifully and give such a great taste.

Provided by JILL1018

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound sliced bacon, cut into thirds
1 (14 ounce) package beef cocktail wieners
¾ cup brown sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Refrigerate 2/3 of the bacon until needed. It is easier to wrap the wieners with cold bacon. Wrap each cocktail wiener with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar generously over all.
  • Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sugar is bubbly. To serve, place the wieners in a slow cooker and keep on the low setting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 458.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

BROWN SUGAR BACON



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 to 14 strips

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 pound thick cut bacon
1/4 cup light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper and lay the bacon out side by side, overlapping just a bit, if necessary, to fit the whole package on the pan. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and place the pan on the top rack of the oven. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the bacon is nicely browned and slightly crispy.* Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground meat: For the best flavor and texture, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. You can also use all-beef or all-pork, but the combination of the two meats gives the meatballs a more complex flavor.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices add a lot of flavor to the meatballs. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing the meatball mixture will make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form the meatballs: This will help to ensure that the meatballs are all the same size and shape.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Cook the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. This will help to prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Brown sugar bacon-wrapped meatballs are delicious served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, or honey mustard sauce.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar bacon-wrapped meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give brown sugar bacon-wrapped meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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