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How to Make Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of meatballs and bacon? Then get ready to have your taste buds blown away by this delicious and indulgent recipe for Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs. These juicy, savory meatballs are wrapped in crispy, smoky bacon, creating a truly irresistible combination of flavors and textures.

What's more, the size of these meatballs makes them perfect for serving as a main course, or as a hearty appetizer for your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a game day party, a backyard ba...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half crosswise

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix ground beef, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Form meat mix into 2-inch meatballs.
  • Wrap half a bacon slice around a meatball; turn the meatball around 45 degrees and wrap a second half-slice of bacon around the meatball so the meat is enclosed by bacon. Repeat, forming 12 meatballs and wrapping each one in 2 half-slices of bacon. Place wrapped meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet with seam sides down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink inside and bacon is crisp, about 45 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Pour off excess grease.

    • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 134mg
    • Sodium: 649mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 353mg

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