Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
A fusion of cheeseburgers and savory bacon transformed into flavorful meatballs, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 4 slices Cooked Bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- ¼ cup Bourbon
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or set your slow cooker to low.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, bourbon, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, mixing until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), or cook in the slow cooker for about 4 hours on low.
- Check for doneness and serve slightly cooled with extra bourbon sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Enjoy different flavors using various types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: meatballs, bourbon, bacon, cheeseburger, savory, comfort food, easy recipe, party food
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