Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
A delightful twist on classic cheeseburgers, these meatballs blend ground beef, crumbled bacon, and bourbon for a rich, flavorful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 meatballs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, bourbon, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a lightly greased baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Let sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a different flavor, substitute Worcestershire sauce with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: meatballs, bourbon, bacon, cheeseburger, comfort food, easy recipe
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