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Bourbon BBQ Bacon Meatballs

These Bourbon BBQ Bacon Meatballs feature tender beef and pork meatballs glazed in a smoky bourbon-spiked sauce, served in toasted rolls and topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwich
Calories: 680kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet (Large)
  • 1 Saucepan (Small)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef - 80/20
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce - Hickory flavor
  • 0.25 cup bourbon - Whiskey
  • 4 sub rolls - Hoagie style
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese - Or provolone
  • 6 slices bacon - Cooked and chopped

Instructions 

  • Mix beef, pork, crumbs, and egg. Form into balls and bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
  • Simmer BBQ sauce, bourbon, sugar, and vinegar for 10 minutes until thick. Toss meatballs in sauce.
  • Place meatballs in toasted rolls. Top with cheese and broil until melted.
  • Top with crispy bacon bits and fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Use a high-quality bourbon for the best depth of flavor. Ensure the bacon is extra crispy to provide a texture contrast to the melted cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sub sandwich | Calories: 680kcal (34%) | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 38g (76%) | Fat: 34g (52%) | Saturated Fat: 14g (88%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg (42%) | Sodium: 1150mg (50%) | Potassium: 450mg (13%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 18g (20%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 250mg (25%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)