Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs
These Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs combine juicy ground beef, sharp cheddar, and crispy thick-cut bacon glazed in BBQ sauce for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for game day or weekend dinners, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bacon bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer or Main
- Method: Baked or Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your choice of flavor)
- Toothpicks (for securing bacon)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or preheat grill to medium heat.
- Mix the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix.
- Portion into 12 even balls. Flatten each and place a cube of cheddar in the center. Wrap the beef around the cheese, sealing it completely.
- Wrap each ball with a strip of thick-cut bacon, stretching the strip slightly. Secure with a toothpick.
- Bake or Grill:
- • Oven: Place on a baking sheet with a rack and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- • Grill: Cook over indirect heat, turning occasionally for even browning.
- Glaze with BBQ sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon to prevent burning.
- Avoid overmixing the beef for the juiciest texture.
- Brush additional BBQ sauce after cooking for extra flavor.
- Make ahead by prepping up to 24 hours in advance and storing in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bacon bomb
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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