Description
Bacon Wrapped Beef Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining juicy beef with crispy bacon for an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect for any occasion, especially Father’s Day, these savory bites are simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm with BBQ sauce for dipping and watch as smiles light up the room!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 mix)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup BBQ sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Wrap each meatball in a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Place the wrapped meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and internal temperature reaches at least 160°F (70°C).
- Serve warm with BBQ sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. - Add spices like smoked paprika or fresh herbs for extra flavor.