BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATBALLS ON DELICIOUS MASHED POTATOES

I have never made a meatball before, ever.  Mainly because I hate touching ground beef, it grosses me out.  For me, the Secret Recipe Club, is all about growing and trying new things…So, when I was given Amy’s Cooking Adventures for this months assignment, I knew exactly which recipe to pick…Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

Not only was I brave enough to touch the meat, but I also took a new recipe to a Christmas celebration.  The meatballs were easy to make and were a HUGE hit at the party!  I put a spin on Amy’s original recipe by adding a catsup/brown sugar glaze.  I may not eat beef, but I know how much everyone loves catsup.

Author: adapted from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
Recipe type: Appetizer
INGREDIENTS:
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 pkg bacon, cooked till crispy and diced up
  • 2 lb lean ground beef
  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 6 oz cheddar cheese
  • 2 egg
  • Salt & pepper
  • Glaze
  • ½ cup catsup
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • *mashed potatoes to line baking dish optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray.
  3. Drizzle a bit of olive oil into a small skillet over medium heat.
  4. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté until the onions begin to caramelize (10-15 minutes)’
  5. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, bacon, onions and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Mix thoroughly, by hand, until the ingredients are combined.
  7. Form the meat into 15 meatballs (slightly larger than a golf ball). Place the meatballs about 1 inch apart in the prepared baking dish.
  8. Bake the meatball for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through.
  9. Heat up the brown sugar and catsup and brush on meatballs.
  10. Serve over mashed potatoes.

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