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Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs to Try!

Delicious Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs that combine the flavors of BBQ, bacon, and cheeseburgers in a hearty sub sandwich.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked bacon chopped
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Pickles and sliced onions for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Fold in the chopped bacon until evenly distributed.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  6. While the meatballs are baking, combine BBQ sauce and bourbon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until heated through.
  7. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in the BBQ bourbon sauce until well coated.
  8. Slice the hoagie rolls open and place 3-4 meatballs in each roll. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Return the assembled subs to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with pickles and sliced onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1subCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture.
  • Swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

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