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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball

These savory meatballs combine the classic flavors of a bacon cheeseburger into a delicious bite-sized treat, perfect for parties or a fun family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef preferably 80/20 for flavor
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs plain or seasoned
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Fold in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake and Prepare the Sauce
  1. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
  2. While the meatballs are baking, whisk together the ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl to make the sauce.
Serve
  1. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
  2. Serve the meatballs warm with the sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding chopped pickles or onions to the meatball mixture. These meatballs can also be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

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