Description
Crispy bbq bacon bombs stuffed with melted cheddar cheese deliver explosive flavor for adventurous eaters. Savory bacon wraps melt-in-your-mouth cheese, creating irresistible party appetizers you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20 or lean)
- 12 slices bacon (cut in half)
- 4 oz (113 g) cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a large mixing bowl, blending thoroughly to create a well-seasoned meat mixture.
- Cheese Stuffing: Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions, flattening each into a thin disc and placing a cheddar cheese cube at the center. Carefully fold and seal the meat around the cheese, forming seamless, compact balls with no cheese visible.
- Bacon Wrapping: Encase each meat sphere with a half-slice of bacon, securing the wrapping with a toothpick to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Oven Setup: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and position a wire rack on a baking sheet to promote optimal air circulation and fat drainage.
- Cooking Process: Arrange the bacon-wrapped bombs on the rack, maintaining space between each piece. Roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even browning and crispy bacon texture.
- Glazing Finale: During the last 5 minutes, brush each bomb generously with additional BBQ sauce to create a glossy, caramelized exterior.
- Serving: Remove from oven and let rest briefly. Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping, offering an interactive and indulgent culinary experience.
Notes
- Meat Mixture Mastery: Mix ingredients thoroughly but avoid overworking the ground beef to prevent tough texture.
- Cheese Sealing Technique: Ensure complete meat coverage around cheese to prevent melting leakage during cooking.
- Bacon Wrapping Pro Tip: Stretch bacon slightly when wrapping to create a tighter, more even coverage and crisp exterior.
- Temperature Control: Let bombs rest after cooking to allow internal juices to redistribute, maintaining maximum flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 474
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 898 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg