Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
A fun twist on the classic, these Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs are a quick and easy weeknight meal option that everyone will absolutely love!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic and onion
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
- 6 slices crispy bacon chopped
Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles or dill relish
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice or vinegar
- Salt and pepper
For Serving:
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup hamburger pickles
- 1/2 small onion diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together beef, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard, large pinch of salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese and bacon. Shape into meatballs and place on baking sheet. Bake until golden and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes.
- To make sauce, combine mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickles, garlic, onion, paprika and vinegar in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Assemble by spreading sauce on the bottom of a serving bowl. Top with meatballs, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onion, pickle chips, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!