BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatballs

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatballs.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 425°F (220°C).

2. Step 2

   While the oven warms up, grab a baking sheet and place a cooking rack on top—this will help your meatballs cook evenly and get that perfect crispy finish.

3. Step 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, dry bread crumbs, minced onion, a beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, Montreal steak seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

4. Step 4

   Use your hands or a spoon to mix everything together until it’s well blended; this is where the magic begins! Now, it’s time to shape your meatballs.

5. Step 5

   Take a handful of the mixture and flatten it slightly in your palm.

6. Step 6

   Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center, then carefully fold the meat around the cheese to create a perfectly sealed meatball.

7. Step 7

   Repeat this process until you have eight delicious meatballs ready to go.

8. Step 8

   Next, wrap each meatball with half a slice of bacon, making sure the seam is facing down on the cooking rack.

9. Step 9

   Leave a little space—about 1 to 2 inches—between each meatball so they can cook evenly and get that lovely golden color.

10. Step 10

    Pop the baking sheet into your preheated oven and let them bake for 20 minutes.

11. Step 11

    After that, lower the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are beautifully browned.

12. Step 12

    To ensure they’re cooked to perfection, use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached at least 160°F (71°C).

13. Step 13

    Once they’re done, take the meatballs out of the oven and give them a generous drizzle of barbecue sauce for that extra burst of flavor.

14. Step 14

    Serve them up and enjoy the delightful combination of juicy meat, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon—your taste buds will thank you!.