Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs are the ultimate bite-sized comfort food—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with molten cheese and smoky BBQ flavor. Perfectly baked to caramelized bacon perfection, they’re everything a meat lover dreams of.
Whether you’re feeding a crowd, firing up the game day snacks, or just treating yourself to something indulgent, these savory bombs are quick to assemble and impossible to resist. Serve them with extra BBQ sauce, ranch, or toothpicks for snacking!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cheddar cheese cubes (¾-inch)
- 8 slices bacon
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each into a patty and place a cube of cheddar in the center.
- Wrap the beef mixture around the cheese to seal and form a ball.
- Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon, tucking ends underneath or securing with a toothpick.
- Place bacon bombs on the rack and bake for 25 minutes.
- Brush generously with BBQ sauce and bake for another 5–10 minutes, until bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 8 bacon bombs
