Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs are a delicious and indulgent treat, featuring juicy ground beef wrapped around cheddar cheese and bacon, all glazed with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30–32 minutes
Total Time:50–52 minutes
Yield:12 bacon bombs 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
450 g ground beef
120 g cheddar cheese, cut into 12 small cubes
12 slices bacon
60 g breadcrumbs
1 large egg
30 g finely diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
30 g BBQ sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For the glaze:
120 g BBQ sauce
15 g brown sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, 30 g BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
Divide the mixture into 12 portions. Flatten each portion, place a cheddar cube in the center, then carefully wrap the beef around the cheese, sealing it completely.
Wrap each beef ball with 1 slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
Arrange the bacon bombs on the rack and bake for 20 minutes.
Mix BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Brush generously over each bacon bomb.
Return to the oven for 8–12 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the beef reaches 71°C internally.
Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure the beef is sealed well around the cheese to prevent leakage during cooking.
Adjust the cooking time based on your oven’s performance and the size of the bacon bombs.
For extra flavor, consider adding spices or herbs to the beef mixture.