Description
Cranberry Glazed BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs are the perfect mix of savory, smoky, and sweet flavors. Made with ground beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a tangy cranberry BBQ glaze, these bite-sized meatballs are ideal for holiday parties, game days, or family dinners. They’re quick to prepare and deliver a fun twist on traditional meatballs, with a flavor combination that’s sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Meatball Mix: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Make Cranberry BBQ Glaze: While the meatballs bake, combine BBQ sauce and cranberry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and warmed through.
- Glaze the Meatballs: Remove the meatballs from the oven and brush them generously with the cranberry BBQ glaze.
- Bake Again: Return the glazed meatballs to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to set the glaze.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Just glaze and bake before serving.
- For a spicier twist, add a dash of hot sauce to the glaze.
- Try substituting turkey or pork for the ground beef for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg