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Cheddar Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs, served on a wooden plate with caramelized BBQ sauce.

Cheddar Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs

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Cheddar Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs are juicy beef-and-sausage meatballs stuffed with sharp cheddar, wrapped in crispy bacon, and glazed with sweet smoky BBQ sauce. Perfect for parties, tailgates, or family dinners, these bite-sized flavor bombs are easy to prep ahead and always a crowd favorite.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 bacon
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 2 pounds ground beef - 80/20 works well
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage - mild or hot
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Stuffing & Wrap
  • 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese - cut into cubes
  • 2 pounds thin-cut bacon - wraps tighter
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce - your favorite
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar - for glaze
  • Toothpicks - secure bacon

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For meat mixture)
  • 1 Baking sheet (Line with parchment)
  • 1 Wire rack (Helps crisp bacon)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting cheese cubes)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (Ensure 165°F internal temp)
  • 20–25 Toothpicks (Secure bacon wraps)

Method
 

  1. Mix ground beef, sausage, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings in a bowl. Chill 15–20 minutes.
  2. Flatten meat mixture, add a cheddar cube, and seal completely to form meatballs.
  3. Wrap each meatball with a strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Brush each bacon-wrapped meatball with BBQ sauce and brown sugar glaze.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes (or smoke at 250°F for ~90 minutes) until 165°F and crispy. Rest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 32gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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