Bourbon-Glazed Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs
These Bourbon-Glazed Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs are juicy, cheesy, and wrapped in crispy bacon with a sweet-and-smoky bourbon BBQ glaze. Perfect for parties or a savory weeknight treat!
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Wrapping & Glaze
- 12 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, shredded cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix gently.
- Form mixture into 12 golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Wrap each meatball with one slice of bacon, securing ends underneath or with toothpicks.
- Place bacon-wrapped bombs on the prepared sheet and bake for 25 minutes until bacon is crisp and meat is cooked through.
- While baking, simmer BBQ sauce and bourbon together in a small saucepan for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Brush bourbon glaze over baked cheeseburger bombs before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the bombs for 2-3 minutes at the end. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen before baking for up to 2 months.