Description
Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering? These Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs will blow your guests away! This easy recipe is perfect for those craving bold flavor and cheesy goodness wrapped in smoky bacon. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, party food ideas, or an indulgent weekend treat, these bacon bombs deliver. The juicy beef meatball encasing a melted cheddar core, all hugged in crispy, caramelized bacon, is simply irresistible. This is the kind of easy recipe that brings comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for glaze)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
12 strips thick-cut bacon
Toothpicks or butcher’s twine (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and flatten it in your hand.
- Place a cheddar cube in the center and wrap the meat around it, sealing it completely.
- Wrap each meatball with a strip of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your grill for indirect heat.
- Place bombs on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake or grill for 25–30 minutes until bacon is crispy and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Brush each bomb with additional BBQ sauce in the last 5–7 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer