Giant bacon wrapped meatballs –Get ready to take your meatball game to the next level with this delicious Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs recipe! Perfect for any gathering or as a hearty family meal, these meatballs are savory, juicy, and enveloped in crispy bacon. Let’s get cooking!
Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs
These meatballs are not only large and in charge, but they are also packed with flavor and wrapped in everyone’s favorite – bacon! Check out the mouthwatering image below:
Ingredients
To make these scrumptious meatballs, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 12 slices of bacon
- Your favorite barbecue sauce (for glazing)
Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients ready, let’s dive into the steps to create these delicious meatballs:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into large meatballs, about the size of a baseball.
- Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the bacon-wrapped meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top of the meatballs with barbecue sauce, ensuring they’re coated for extra flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your giant bacon-wrapped meatballs with your favorite sides!
These meatballs are sure to impress your guests and elevate your meal to gourmet status. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or main dish, they are a surefire hit. Enjoy!