Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Recipes

BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a large bowl combine ground beef and seasonings. Use a 1-2 Tablespoon cookie scoop to make your meatballs. You should end up with about 24 meatballs. Line them in rows of 6 on a baking sheet. You can line the baking sheet with tinfoil to catch drippings for easy cleanup. Bake for 15 minutes.
• While the meatballs are cooking, cut five strips of bacon into 5 equal pieces per bacon strip. Cook in a skillet over medium heat. Remove and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Cut each piece of cheese into 6 rectangles.
• Halve the 12 cherry tomatoes (or more if you end up with more meatballs).
• Cut your lettuce into about 1 - 2 inch square pieces.
• Put together your layers with a meatball on the bottom, followed by a piece of cheese, then bacon, lettuce, and topped with a halved cherry tomato.
• Serve with ketchup, mustard, or any other burger style dipping sauce.

BACON CHEESEBURGER BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine egg and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into 36 portions; set aside. In another large bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Add cheese and bacon; mix well. , Shape cheese mixture into 36 balls. Shape one beef portion around each cheese ball. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs for coating. Place cracker crumbs in another bowl. Dip meatballs into eggs, then coat with crumbs. , Heat oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until meat is no longer pink and coating is golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

BACON CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for high heat.
• Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry, stirring occasionally. When the bacon is almost done, add the onion. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and the onion is tender. Remove onion and bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to chop finely. Do not puree. Pour into a large bowl, and mix with steak sauce and ground chuck using your hands. Form into 16 patties.
• Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each one during the last minute.

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Spray 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix beef, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, honey, grill seasoning and salt. Shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; tuck one piece of cheese in center of each meatball, and seal completely. Add meatballs to slow cooker. Add barbeque sauce, and gently turn to coat.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F); stir. Thread pickle slices on cocktail picks, and serve with meatballs.