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Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

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Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs are the ultimate party appetizer, combining juicy meatballs with smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, and a bourbon glaze for a mini cheeseburger explosion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Optional: Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture per meatball, roll into even balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get around 20-25 meatballs.
  5. Bake the meatballs for 15-17 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
  6. While the meatballs are baking, whisk together bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
  7. Once the meatballs are out of the oven, toss them in the warm bourbon glaze until evenly coated.
  8. Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.’, ‘Use freshly shredded cheese for better texture.’, ‘Adjust the bourbon flavor by adding more or less to the glaze.’, ‘Cook bacon ahead of time to save preparation time.’, ‘Test one meatball first to check seasoning before baking the rest.’]

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Keywords: bourbon meatballs, bacon cheeseburger meatballs, party appetizer, bourbon glaze, finger food

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