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Monday, October 31, 2011

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs!

Hey everyone! This week for my Personal PIGskin Challenge burgers are always fun and if you're not grilling out, how about some Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs. Oh yea, you will be popular!

 Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs from Stolen Moments Cooking
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 C oats or breadcrumbs-I used oats
1 egg
1/3 C ketchup
2 Tblsp mustard
1/2 each tsp paprika, garlic powder, Italian Seasoning, pepper
4 oz cheddar cheese cut into cubes, approx 1/2 " (or any cheese you like, ask the deli to slice it thick)
1/2 lb bacon, cooked crispy and broken into bigger 1/2"-ish pieces
Mix everything except cheese and bacon.
Using 1 Tblsp mix, roll into ball, flatten it out in the palm of your hand. Add a cube of cheese and a few pieces of bacon. Carefully bring the sides of the meatball up to cover the cheese and bacon. Roll till round and smooth. Technique here.
After all meatballs are made, stick any leftover bacon onto the top of the meatballs.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Notes:
  • Maybe it's that Philly thing... but I lost my patience for trying to wrap the meat around the cheese and bacon after a while. I tried crumbling the left over bacon to the size of bacon bits and just adding it to the ground beef. I'm going to be honest and say you can really taste the bacon on the ones with the bigger pieces in the middle of the meatball, it gets lost on the bacon bits meatballs.
  • Think of these as itty-bitty burgers folks, if you have favorite burger seasonings, use them. I'd add a healthy amount of Montreal Steak Seasoning the next time instead of the spices listed.
  • Load up on dips-ketchup, mustard, BBQ Sauce, Mayo Dipping Sauce, whatever your crowd likes! While I didn't show it, pickles are always a good thing too.
  • You'll get approximately 42 meatballs.
Have a happy day:@)

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40 comments:

  1. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesOctober 31, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Looks good, Lynn. I love meatballs in a sandwich, in spaghetti, almost any way so I'm sure these would be tasty for dipping. Have a great day!------ Shannon

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  2. Sonny GOctober 31, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    They look delicious.. I remember your tips if I try these.

    thanks~!

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  3. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 31, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    Hope you are enjoying this wonderful Fall weather.
    I love your header. Pigs sure know how to have fun!!!

    My family would love this recipe. I'm trying it out for sure.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  4. DearHelenHartmanOctober 31, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    You are killing me with all these meatballs I want to make them ALL! Do you think at my next party I can just have a meatball buffet?

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  5. Twilight_fan_101October 31, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Oh these look really good! I am going to save these for our Super Bowl party. I may need to make them sooner though!

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  6. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookOctober 31, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    What a great idea for meatballs! They look so good!

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  7. ShannonOctober 31, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Yum! These look good, and I love that you baked them instead of frying! Bacon and cheese...these are a must try!

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  8. Barbara F.October 31, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I am sure they are very delicious. I love meatballs - all kinds. Happy Halloween to you and Earl! xo

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  9. OliveOctober 31, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    My family love meatballs and with the bacon and cheese I know these will be a hit. Thanks and Happy Halloween.

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  10. bjOctober 31, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    yummm....you do some mean meatballs, woman...thanks for all the meatball recipes.
    xoxo bj

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  11. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oh, boy! I LOVE meatballs of any kind. Will be trying these shortly. TY for sharing.

    Have a BOO-T-ful Halloween.
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  12. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    My husband would love these... He loves hamburgers. Pat

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  13. Pat@BPMOctober 31, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    These look delish!!

    Happy Halloween! Love Earl's costume...of course I am viewing it from afar, uh huh!:-)

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  14. Beeutiful by DesignOctober 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Do you think you could shred the cheese and mix it in the meat mixture? Looks devine! Happy Halloween! Jennifer

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  15. Chatty CroneOctober 31, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    These would be great tonight for a Halloween party! sandie

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  16. Sherri B.October 31, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Meatballs are so versatile and the little ones are great for a crowd! xo

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  17. SavoringTime in the KitchenOctober 31, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Oh, these would be very popular at a football party (or just for us to nibble on too).

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  18. JessaOctober 31, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    These look amazing! Happy Halloween :)

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  19. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 31, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Very yummy looking! Does Earl approve?
    Thanks for joining ON THE MENU MONDAY!
    Yvonne

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  20. Natasha in OzOctober 31, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I'm so happy to see that your cooking and blogging mojo have returned. I often lose my mojo but it always comes back eventually! Thank goodness you are back...I need your ideas and inspiration this Christmas!!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  21. TiffaneeNovember 1, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Oh yum! Now that is my kind of meatball. Looks and sounds very delicious!!

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  22. Johanna GehrleinNovember 1, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    Wiski and me would love to have such a plate with yummy meatballs. Nice recipe, thanks for sharing.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  23. The Charm of HomeNovember 1, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    These looks great Lynn. I love Earl's Halloween costume! Too funny. I think we are due for a long winter! Thanks for stopping by.
    Sherry

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  24. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Lynn,
    http://debbie-dabble.blogspot.com/2011/11/snow-friendsfamily-food-treasures-and.html
    Come visit as I paid you homage in this post!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  25. jeanneNovember 1, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Lynn, These meatballs rock. However, I buy the frozen ones. When my children were all home I did make my own meatballs but as good as I KNOW these taste, I probably won't make them. I WILL make the red cocktail sauce for meatballs though!!! BIG smile.
    Have a great day.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  26. DiannNovember 1, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Now we are talking...bacon cheeseburger meatballs! Yum!

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  27. Sue McPeakNovember 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Hey Gal and Earl...my goodness but time flies when your havin' fun bloggin' and livin' life. I've been doing lots of both without much time for visiting, so I'm just droppin' in to say Howdy, and invite you to stop by CollectInTexas Gal.

    As times change for all of us, our Blogs seem to reflect those changes in our interests, and CITexas Gal has changed a bit with the addition of Tracks of My Texas Ancestors. Yep, I've been bitten by the Genealogy Bloggin' Bug.

    I'd love to share the Blogging Genealogy Community with you. I hope you will have a minute to stop by and see/read the 'May I Introduce You To' interview Feature on CollectInTexas Gal/Tracks of My Texas Ancestors by GeneaBlogger.

    Sue...CollectInTexas Gal
    http://collectintexasgal.blogspot.com/

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  28. Cathy at Wives with KnivesNovember 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    This is the kind of comfort food I'm looking for. Love the flavors in these little mini's, Lynn. I'n not a football fan but I sure would like a plate of these when I put on a good movie.

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  29. xinexNovember 1, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    These look really yummy, Lynn. Thanks for the recipe...Christine

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  30. Lori ENovember 1, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Suggestion here...divide meat mixture in half and make a flattened rectangle out of one half.
    Set the cheese and bacon at evenly spaced intervals on the meat layer and the add the other half on top, maybe doing it in smaller sections.
    Cut like raviolis and squish into a round ball shape.

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  31. SueNovember 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    If it has bacon-cheeseburger in the title, my husband will love it. I can't wait to try this one.

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  32. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 2, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Mmmmm, these sound really delicious! My family would love them!!!

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  33. Rose @ Walnut AcreNovember 3, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    They look and sound delicious!

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  34. MaryNovember 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I hope you made plenty, pass the plate this way please...

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  35. black eyed susans kitchenNovember 3, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Can I tell you how happy this recipe would make my family? They love meat and cheese together in any form. Good idea Lynn...Thanks!

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  36. CandyNovember 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I love this idea! I also love the baby forks - so cute!

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  37. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Y-U-M-M-O! Lynn -- I also love your little vintage snack tray you're serving on :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  38. AnnesphamilyNovember 5, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    My Sweets loves these kind of recipes! He made meatballs stuffed with mozzarreal cheese and other delights! He also plays with meat loaf and other hardy beef dishes! I will share this with him. Hee Hee
    Hugs Anne

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  39. Miz HelenNovember 5, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a great Meatball to serve for a gathering, they look sooooo good! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  40. LaNovember 6, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    These look really good, Lynn. I would be like you and get impatient.

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