Description
Crispy bacon cheeseburger bombs offer a delightful twist on classic burger flavors. Ground beef, melted cheese, and crumbled bacon create an irresistible handheld treat you’ll savor with zesty dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 12 slices bacon
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 toothpick (for securing bacon)
Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the cooking surface to 375°F (190°C), ensuring even heat distribution for optimal cooking.
- Combine ground beef with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Carefully divide the seasoned beef into 12 uniform portions, gently flattening each into a thin, consistent patty.
- Position a single cube of cheddar cheese at the center of each patty, then delicately encase the cheese by folding the beef around it, creating a compact ball.
- Meticulously wrap each beef sphere with a slice of bacon, securing the covering with a toothpick to maintain structural integrity.
- Cook the bacon-wrapped beef bombs for 25-30 minutes, rotating occasionally to ensure crispy bacon and fully cooked meat throughout.
- Craft the dipping sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, sugar, salt, and paprika until smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the sizzling bacon cheeseburger bombs to a serving platter, accompanied by the freshly prepared thousand island dressing for an indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Make sure ground beef is cold when forming patties to help them hold shape better.
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum crispiness and better coverage around the beef balls.
- Choose sharp cheddar cheese for more intense flavor that melts perfectly inside the bombs.
- Pat ground beef dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure better meat texture and prevent excess moisture.
- For gluten-free option, skip breadcrumbs and use almond flour or crushed pork rinds as binding alternative.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even internal temperature.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal beef temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg