Impossibly Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Balls With Make Ahead Directions Recipes

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.

THE BEST BACON CHEESEBURGER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.
• Working in batches if necessary, add the bacon to a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a nonstick baking sheet. Discard the bacon fat (or save for another use) and wipe the skillet clean but do not wash. Heat over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
• Add the buns split-side up to the baking sheet with the bacon and bake until the buns are toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Loosely form the beef into 4 balls. Add one ball of beef to the skillet and press firmly to flatten with a large flat metal spatula for 10 seconds, then gently remove the spatula. Sprinkle the patty generously with salt; repeat with the remaining beef balls, cooking in batches if necessary. Let cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the patties, sprinkle with more salt and top each with a slice of Cheddar. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted around the edges and the bottoms are browned, about 2 more minutes.
• Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the bun tops. Serve the patties on the bottom buns topped with the bacon, onion, tomato and lettuce.

ALL-AMERICAN BACON CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 3 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with bacon and toppings of your choice.

BACON CHEESEBURGER BALLS

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine egg and soup mix. Add ground beef and mix well.
• 2. Divide into about 20 portions. Mine were about a 2 inch ball. Set aside.
• 3. In another bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Add cheese and bacon. Mix well. Shape cheese mixture into 20 balls. Shape one beef portion around each cheese ball.
• 4. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs. Place bread crumbs in another bowl.
• 5. Dip meatballs into egg, then coat with crumbs. In a large skillet, cook meatballs in vegetable oil over medium heat for 10-12 minutes; turning often to brown on all sides.
• 6. Serve with your favorite sauces..Enjoy!

IMPOSSIBLY EASY BACON CHEESEBURGER PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside.
• In same skillet, cook beef, pepper and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in ketchup. Spread in pie plate; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
• In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with additional ketchup if desired.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY BACON, EGG AND TOT BAKE (WITH MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, pepper and eggs until blended; pour into baking dish, and top with half of the bacon.
• Place frozen potato nuggets in single layer on ungreased large cookie sheet with sides. Place both the baking dish and cookie sheet in oven. Bake 20 minutes.
• Place potato nuggets evenly on top of Bisquick bake; top with cheese and remaining bacon. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Top with green onion. Serve with ketchup.
• Make-Ahead Directions: Make Bisquick bake as directed through step 2. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours. Uncover, and continue as directed in step 3.