Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Subs (Print Version)

Juicy beef, smoky bacon, and cheddar meet in BBQ-glazed meatballs tucked into golden toasted sub rolls.

# Ingredients:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20)

02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

03 - 1 large egg

04 - 1/4 cup BBQ sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons bourbon

06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

07 - Salt and pepper to taste

08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

09 - 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

→ For assembly

10 - 4 sub rolls

11 - Additional BBQ sauce for serving

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, BBQ sauce, bourbon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

03 - Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

04 - Shape the meat mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

05 - Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.

06 - While the meatballs are baking, slice the sub rolls in half and toast them in the oven.

07 - Once the meatballs are done, assemble the subs by placing a few meatballs in each toasted sub roll. Drizzle additional BBQ sauce on top of the meatballs.

08 - Serve the Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs hot and enjoy.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - For best results, use 80/20 ground beef for optimal flavor and moisture.

02 - Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.

03 - Cook bacon until crispy but not burned for best texture.

04 - Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.

05 - Serve immediately while cheese is melty and bread is crispy.

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