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Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs that Wow!

Delicious Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs that are perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. 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.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.
  5. 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.
  6. While the meatballs are baking, warm the sub rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes.
  7. To assemble the subs, place 3-4 meatballs in each sub roll, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1subCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

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.

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