Description
Delicious Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs that are perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup bourbon BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, drizzle the meatballs with bourbon BBQ sauce and top each with a slice of cheddar cheese. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
- While the meatballs are baking, warm the sub rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- To assemble the subs, place 3-4 meatballs in each sub roll, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option while maintaining the flavor by using the same spices and BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg