Cheddar BBQ Bacon Bombs
Savory beef meatballs stuffed with cheddar, wrapped in smoky bacon, and glazed with BBQ sauce—baked until crispy and gooey. Perfect as a party snack, dinner bite, or kid-approved treat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 for juicy results
- ½ cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian-style
- 1 egg helps bind everything
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or cubed for stuffing
- 8 slices bacon cut in half for easier wrapping
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently.
- Flatten a scoop of meat, add cheddar in the center, and shape into a ball.
- Wrap each ball with bacon (cut if needed). Tuck ends or secure with toothpick.
- Place seam-side down on the sheet. Brush tops with BBQ sauce.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until bacon is crisp and cheese starts to sizzle.
- Cool slightly, then serve warm with extra BBQ or ranch dip.