Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs. This delectable dish transforms the classic cheeseburger into a convenient sub, featuring juicy meatballs simmered in a rich bourbon BBQ sauce, topped with melty cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. Whether for a family dinner or a lively gathering, these meatball subs are guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form mixture into 16-20 meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour bourbon BBQ sauce over the browned meatballs and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble each toasted roll with 4-5 meatballs, extra sauce, cheddar cheese, and bacon slices.
- Optional: Return assembled subs to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve warm with extra sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg