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Cheddar Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs

Juicy meatballs stuffed with cheddar, wrapped in bacon, and glazed with BBQ sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bombs
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bacon Bombs
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp BBQ seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 12 slices bacon thin-cut
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce for glazing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings until combined.
  2. Form meatballs with cheddar cubes stuffed in the center.
  3. Wrap each meatball in bacon and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Brush lightly with BBQ sauce.
  5. Bake or grill until bacon is crisp and meat is cooked through.
  6. Glaze with remaining BBQ sauce in the final minutes of cooking.

Notes

Chilling cheese helps prevent leaking. Use thin bacon for best crisp.