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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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwich
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Large
  • 1 Saucepan Small

Method
 

  1. Mix beef, pork, crumbs, and egg. Form into balls and bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
  2. Simmer BBQ sauce, bourbon, sugar, and vinegar for 10 minutes until thick. Toss meatballs in sauce.
  3. Place meatballs in toasted rolls. Top with cheese and broil until melted.
  4. 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.