Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes! This delightful recipe brings together juicy meatballs infused with savory bourbon BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese—all packed into toasted sub rolls. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, these hearty subs will satisfy your cravings while keeping the cooking process quick and hassle-free. With a flavor explosion that caters to both kids and adults, this dish promises to become a family favorite. Serve it up with refreshing drinks and a side of crispy fries for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices crispy bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Form meat mixture into 16-20 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour bourbon BBQ sauce over browned meatballs and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble subs with meatballs, extra BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and bacon pieces.
- For extra melty cheese, return assembled subs to the oven for another 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg