Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs. Juicy meatballs infused with bacon, cheddar cheese, and a blend of spices, smothered in a bourbon-style BBQ sauce, then piled into toasty sub rolls. It’s a flavor-packed twist on a classic favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled 🥓
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
Additional:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (bourbon-style if you like)
- 4 sub rolls
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (for toasting)
- Optional toppings: pickles, jalapeños, caramelized onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll mixture into medium-sized meatballs.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Slice sub rolls, brush with butter, and lightly toast in the oven.
- Top with extra bacon, pickles, or jalapeños if desired.
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Toss hot meatballs in BBQ sauce until coated.
Fill rolls with BBQ meatballs, sprinkle cheese, and broil 2–3 minutes until melty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Meatball Sub
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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