Description
Juicy meatballs smothered in melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and all the cheeseburger flavor you crave—bite-sized, hearty, and irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Slider buns or toasted rounds (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
- Roll mixture into 16 even meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- Top each meatball with cheddar and crumbled bacon; return to oven for 2 minutes until melted.
- Serve on mini buns or toasted rounds for slider-style bites.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or extra bacon if desired.
Notes
- Ensure bacon is crispy for the best texture.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg