Cheddar Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs
Irresistible cheddar stuffed BBQ bacon bombs with a molten cheese center and crispy caramelized bacon. The ultimate party appetizer that tastes like bite-sized bacon cheeseburgers.
Pin Share Print Servings: 12 bacon bombs
Calories: 265kcal
Cost: $14–$18 per batch
Equipment
- 1 Wire rack (For even, crispy cooking)
- 1 Baking Sheet (Place under rack to catch drips)
- 1 Mixing bowl (For meat mixture)
- 1 Sharp knife (To cut cheddar cubes)
- 12 Toothpicks (To secure bacon)
- 1 Pastry brush (For BBQ glaze)
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb Ground beef - 80/20 blend
- 0.5 lb Italian sausage - Casings removed
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs - Any variety
- 1 large Egg - Lightly beaten
- 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper - To taste
Stuffing & Wrapping
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese - Cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb Bacon - Regular cut, not thick
- Toothpicks - For securing bacon
BBQ Glaze
- 1 cup BBQ sauce - Any brand
- 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Garnish
- Fresh parsley - Chopped
- Extra BBQ sauce - For serving
Instructions
- Freeze cheddar cubes for 20 minutes.
- Combine beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings.
- Flatten meat, add cheese, wrap tightly.
- Use 2 bacon strips per ball; secure with toothpick.
- Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Brush with BBQ glaze generously.
- Bake 10–15 more minutes until caramelized.
- Top with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used
Nutrition
Serving: 1bacon bomb | Calories: 265kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) | Protein: 16g (32%) | Fat: 19g (29%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 65mg (22%) | Sodium: 520mg (23%) | Potassium: 230mg (7%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 105mg (11%) | Iron: 1.2mg (7%)