Appetizers
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Description
Who needs a bun? These barbecue bacon cheeseburger meatballs simmer away in the slow cooker while you get the rest of your party prepped, then team up with pickles for a pretty presentation.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak grill seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 24 (1/2-inch) cubes sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
- 1 bottle (18 oz) barbecue sauce
- 24 dill pickle slices
Directions:
- Spray 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix beef, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, honey, grill seasoning and salt. Shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; tuck one piece of cheese in center of each meatball, and seal completely. Add meatballs to slow cooker. Add barbeque sauce, and gently turn to coat.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F); stir. Thread pickle slices on cocktail picks, and serve with meatballs.
