Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs
Delicious meaty balls filled with gooey cheddar and wrapped in crispy bacon, glazed with a sweet BBQ sauce. Perfect for game days, parties, or fun family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
- 10 slices bacon Use good quality for best flavor
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce For glazing and serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center and form the meat around it into a ball.
- Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon. If needed, secure it with a toothpick.
Cooking
- Place the wrapped bacon bombs on the prepared baking tray and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
- Brush each bacon bomb generously with BBQ sauce and return to the oven for another 5 minutes to let the sauce caramelize.
- Let the bombs rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure to fully seal the cheese inside the meat to prevent leaking during cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.