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Smoky BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs with Tangy Sauce — restaurant-quality recipe photo

Smoky BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs with Tangy Sauce

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: 🍖 SMOKE HOUSE
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Savory meatballs wrapped in crispy bacon, infused with smoky BBQ flavors and served with a tangy sauce. Perfect for parties or a cozy family dinner!


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground pork

1 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1 large egg

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

810 slices of bacon

1 cup BBQ sauce

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp smoked paprika


Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

4. Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

5. Place the bacon-wrapped meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. In a small bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika.

7. Brush the sauce over the bacon-wrapped meatballs.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the meatballs are cooked through.

9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.


Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the meatballs in the BBQ sauce for a few hours before baking.

Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: meatballs, BBQ, bacon, smoky, party food