95% would make again
BBQ Bacon Meatballs
featured in 11 Deliciously Epic Meatball Recipes
Feast on BBQ bacon meatballs that'll have you singing the praises of this mouthwatering trio. Smoky bacon and juicy beef intertwine, smothered in a tangy BBQ sauce, to create a flavor explosion that's truly unforgettable.
May 05, 2023

Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 9 oz ground beef (250 g)
- ½ lb sausage (250 g)
- 9 oz ground sausage (250 g)
- ½ cup breadcrumb (75 g)
- ⅔ cup bread crumbs (75 g)
- ⅓ cup onion (40 g), chopped
- ¼ cup onion (40 g), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 egg
- 1 pack mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 pack mozzarella cheese, grated
- 6 bacons
- 6 rashers bacon
- BBQ sauce
- BBQ sauce, to taste
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) (or 350°F (180°C) on a convection oven).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground sausage, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, and egg together with your hands until thoroughly combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls. Use your thumb to create a dent in the balls, add a bit of mozzarella and seal.
- Cut the bacon rashers in half and roll around the meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a foil-covered tray and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush with BBQ sauce, then bake for 5 minutes more. Repeat brushing and baking two more times for an extra-thick layer of BBQ sauce.
- Enjoy!
