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Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

These Bacon Wrapped Meatballs are juicy, flavorful bites of ground beef wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a sweet and tangy BBQ–grape jelly sauce. A crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or game day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 153
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 0.25 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into quarters
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp grape jelly
  • fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl (for glaze)
  • Toothpicks to secure bacon
  • Basting brush for BBQ glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined, then add ground beef and mix well.
  3. Form mixture into 12 evenly sized meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each. Set aside.
  4. Slice each bacon strip in half crosswise, then again lengthwise, making 4 strips per slice. Wrap two strips around each meatball in a criss-cross pattern and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Place bacon-wrapped meatballs on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 40–45 minutes, until bacon is crisp and meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Meanwhile, mix BBQ sauce and grape jelly in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  7. Brush baked meatballs with the glaze and return to oven for 5–10 minutes until caramelized and sticky.
  8. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm with toothpicks.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for the best texture and hold. Secure bacon with toothpicks to prevent shrinking. Line your baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup. Double the recipe for larger gatherings and serve with extra BBQ–grape jelly dipping sauce on the side.

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