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Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs

Irresistible Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs

Delicious Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, packed with flavors, perfect for dinner or game day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 subs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Or Asiago
  • 1 unit Egg Essential for binding
  • 1 unit Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Bourbon BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon For smoky flavor
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Your favorite brand
For Assembly
  • 6 slices Bacon Crispy
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • to taste Salt Adjust as needed
  • to taste Pepper Adjust as needed
  • 4 rolls Sub Rolls Soft yet robust
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For browning meatballs
Optional Toppings
  • Pickles
  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Roll mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add bourbon to the skillet, then stir in BBQ sauce and simmer for a minute.
  6. Coat meatballs in the sauce and let cook together for a few minutes.
  7. Transfer meatballs to an oven-safe dish and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Prepare sub rolls by slicing them open and placing on a baking sheet.
  9. Fill each roll with meatballs, top with bacon and cheese.
  10. Bake the assembled subs for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  11. Serve warm with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1subCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Customize toppings and sauces for a unique twist on these delicious subs.

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