Description
Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs are a delicious twist on classic burger flavors, perfect for any occasion from game days to family dinners. These hearty subs feature juicy meatballs simmered in a sweet and smoky bourbon BBQ sauce, topped with gooey cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, all nestled in perfectly toasted sub rolls. The unique combination of flavors makes them irresistible, ensuring that everyone will be coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable, these meatball subs are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 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 mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add bourbon BBQ sauce to the skillet with browned meatballs and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toast the sub rolls on a baking sheet in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble each sub with 4-5 meatballs and top with cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Optional: Return assembled subs to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve immediately with extra bourbon BBQ sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg