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
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
8–10 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