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Juicy Bacon Cheddar Onion Bombs

Bacon Cheddar Onion Bombs are juicy meatballs wrapped in sweet onion and crispy bacon, baked or grilled to perfection. Perfect for game day, parties, or a fun twist on dinner.
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 large yellow or sweet onions
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or cheese cubes
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 –16 slices of bacon
  • Optional: BBQ sauce or glaze for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Cut off the tops and bottoms, peel, and separate the outer 2–3 layers to make cups. Use two cups per bomb.
  • Combine beef, cheddar, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Form into golf ball–sized portions to fit inside the onion cups.
  • Sandwich each meatball between two onion layers. Wrap tightly with 3–4 bacon slices and secure with toothpicks.
  • Preheat to 375°F. Place bombs on a rack in a foil-lined tray. Bake 40–50 minutes until they reach 160°F. Broil 2–3 minutes to crisp bacon.
  • Grill over indirect heat at 275°F for 1.5–2 hours. Brush with BBQ glaze in the last 15 minutes if using.