A Flavor Explosion in Every Bite Recipe
These Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs are a delectable twist on traditional meatball subs, combining the flavors of a cheeseburger with the smokiness of bacon and the sweetness of bourbon-infused BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, bourbon, salt, and pepper.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Brown Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
- Bake: Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Toast Rolls: Toast sub rolls in the oven until crispy.
- Assemble: Place cooked meatballs in the rolls, top with cheddar cheese, and melt slightly.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these subs with additional toppings like pickles, onions, or lettuce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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