Description
Cheeseburger Bacon Bombs are a delicious fusion of juicy meatballs wrapped in crispy bacon, filled with gooey cheese, and topped with even more cheese for an explosion of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs (680 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 6–8 cheddar cheese cubes (¾ inch each, or mozzarella for extra gooeyness)
- 6–8 slices bacon
- ½ cup shredded cheddar OR cheese sauce
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix gently until combined (don’t overmix or the meat will be tough).
- Divide mixture into 6–8 portions. Flatten each portion in your palm, place a cube of cheese in the center, and wrap meat around it to form a ball. Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bombs on a lined baking sheet or greased pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C). Alternatively, grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until bacon is crisp and cheese is melty inside (about 20–25 minutes).
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top of hot bombs, or drizzle with warm cheese sauce. Garnish with parsley/chives.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding spices or herbs to the meat mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before cooking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg