SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATBALLS

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Slow-Cooker Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs image

Who needs a bun? These barbecue bacon cheeseburger meatballs simmer away in the slow cooker while you get the rest of your party prepped, then team up with pickles for a pretty presentation.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef
2 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Montreal steak grill seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
24 (1/2-inch) cubes sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1 bottle (18 oz) barbecue sauce
24 dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix beef, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, honey, grill seasoning and salt. Shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; tuck one piece of cheese in center of each meatball, and seal completely. Add meatballs to slow cooker. Add barbeque sauce, and gently turn to coat.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F); stir. Thread pickle slices on cocktail picks, and serve with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

Masline Lubin
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The bacon and cheese made them extra special.


ANAM Queen
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I made these meatballs for my Super Bowl party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Anthony Burke
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover hamburger meat. They're also a fun and easy meal to make with kids.


zain zainch
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I'm not a huge fan of slow cooker recipes, but these meatballs were actually really good. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Hafiz Mubashir
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Randy Brink
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes for my slow cooker. These meatballs are definitely a keeper!


aquino Geraldine
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. They're a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


khurram mughal
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These meatballs were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would drain the bacon grease next time.


Joshua Vélez
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I still really enjoyed these meatballs. The cheese and spices were a great combination.


Oyeyemi Dorcas Atobaje
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw them in the slow cooker and forget about them.


Hedge Hog
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much ground beef and not enough spices.


Naika Pranav
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone raved about them.


lucy nyambura
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great. They were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Lizzie Gutierrez
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Tony Gardin
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The bacon and cheese made them extra special.


Mahdi Hammoud
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I made these meatballs for my Super Bowl party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


HWong 17
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover hamburger meat. They're also a fun and easy meal to make with kids.


Hari Shankar
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I was a bit skeptical about making meatballs in a slow cooker, but I'm so glad I tried it. They turned out perfectly! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


MD Yiyasin
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so flavorful and juicy, and the bacon and cheese add a nice touch.


Thabet Hakim
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.