Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Description
These meatballs are very versatile. They can be served as appetizers, on dollar rolls for sandwiches, in spaghetti sauce or just on their own with chips or fries, and a veggie on the side.
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
1/4 lb. bacon, chopped small
1 c. panko or plain breadcrumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
several dashes of nutmeg, or to taste
1 t. granulated onion, onion powder, or fresh onion, very finely chopped
4 - 6 oz. thinly sliced Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1 in. squares
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine beef, pork, and bacon in a large mixing bowl. Mix together. Add breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and onion powder. Mix.
Scoop and shape into 1 inch meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake 18 minutes. Remove meatballs from the oven; increase oven temperature to broil.
Top each meatball with a small square of cheese; broil 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, just until the cheese has melted.
Makes 40.