Description
Indulge in the bold and savory flavors of Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for game day gatherings, casual weeknight dinners, or impressing friends, these subs feature juicy beef meatballs smothered in sweet-smoky bourbon BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar cheese—all nestled in perfectly toasted sub rolls. The combination of rich flavors and comforting textures makes this dish a must-try for any burger lover. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, these delicious handheld meals are sure to satisfy cravings and become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices crispy bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 16-20 meatballs (about 1.5 inches each).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Pour bourbon BBQ sauce over browned meatballs and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- While simmering, slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble subs with meatballs, extra BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.
- Optional: Place assembled subs back in the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg