Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
These Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs are a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Juicy meatballs made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings are smothered in bourbon BBQ sauce, topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, then served in a toasted sub roll for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
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- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 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
Other:
- 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices crispy bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook meatballs until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Subs: Place meatballs in sub rolls, top with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.
- Serve: Enjoy hot and gooey meatball subs!
Notes
- You can customize these subs with your favorite toppings like pickles, onions, or jalapenos.
- Feel free to use store-bought meatballs to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Meatball subs, BBQ bacon cheeseburger, Easy dinner recipe