Here’s a bold, smoky, and cheesy recipe for Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs — a mouthwatering appetizer or main that’s perfect for game day, grilling, or when you’re craving something ultra-satisfying.
🧀🥓 Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs
🍽️ Servings: 6–8 bombs
⏱️ Total Time: ~40 minutes
🔥 Flavor: Smoky, cheesy, meaty, with BBQ sweetness
Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef (or ground pork or a mix)
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6–8 cubes of cheddar cheese (¾” cubes)
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6–8 slices of bacon
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¼ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for basting
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Toothpicks (to secure bacon)
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven or Grill
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Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C)
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Grill: Heat to medium-high and oil the grates
2. Make the Meat Mixture
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In a bowl, combine ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup BBQ sauce.
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Mix gently until combined (don’t overwork).
3. Form the Bombs
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Divide meat into 6–8 portions.
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Flatten each portion into a disk and place a cheese cube in the center.
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Wrap meat around the cheese to seal into a ball.
4. Wrap in Bacon
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Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon.
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Secure the bacon with a toothpick if needed.
5. Bake or Grill
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Oven: Place on a foil-lined baking sheet with a rack (to allow fat to drip).
Bake for 25–30 minutes, basting with extra BBQ sauce halfway through.
Broil for the last 2–3 minutes to crisp the bacon. -
Grill: Place over indirect heat and cook for 20–25 minutes, rotating occasionally and brushing with BBQ sauce.
6. Serve
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Tips & Variations:
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Add heat: Mix in chopped jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
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Smaller bites? Make mini versions with smaller cheese cubes for appetizers.
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Different cheese? Use gouda, mozzarella, or blue cheese for a twist.
Would you like a low-carb version, or one made in the air fryer?