This Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs recipe is a mouthwatering, meat-packed appetizer made with juicy seasoned beef wrapped around melty cheddar cheese, then hugged in crispy bacon and brushed with smoky BBQ sauce — the ultimate game-day, party, and grill-night crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 thick cheddar cheese sticks cut in half
- 12 slices bacon
- ½ cup BBQ sauce plus extra for brushing
- Chopped parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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Season the beef.
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In a bowl, mix the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Form the bombs.
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Divide the beef into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a small patty. Place a piece of cheddar in the center, then wrap the beef around the cheese and roll into a tight ball.
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Wrap with bacon.
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Wrap one slice of bacon around each beef ball, tucking the ends underneath.
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Sauce them up.
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Arrange on the baking sheet and brush the tops generously with BBQ sauce.
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Bake.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is cooked through.
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Finish & serve.
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Brush with more BBQ sauce, sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve hot while the cheese is melty.