Description
Deliciously juicy meatloaf bombs filled with bacon and cheddar, topped with a sticky barbecue glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (mixed into meat)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
- Portion the mixture into 10–12 equal pieces and flatten each into a disc.
- Place about 1 tablespoon crumbled bacon and 1–2 tablespoons shredded cheddar in the center of each disc.
- Wrap the meat around the filling and pinch seams closed.
- Place seam-side down on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Brush each bomb with the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and return to the oven for 3–5 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if necessary.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meatloaf bombs, bacon, cheddar, barbecue, appetizers, comfort food