Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

Ingredients:

• For the Meatballs:
  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef
  • 1/2 cup (50g) breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 small cubes of cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• For the Wrapping:
  • 12 slices of bacon
• For the Topping:
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Make the Meatball Mixture:
   • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form the Meatballs:
   • Take a small amount of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand.
   • Place a cube of cheese in the center and wrap the meat around the cheese, forming a ball. Make sure the cheese is completely covered.
   • Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cheese cubes to form 12 meatballs.
4. Wrap with Bacon:
   • Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
5. Bake the Meatballs:
   • Place the bacon-wrapped meatballs in a baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the meatballs are cooked through.
6. Add the Cheese:
   • Remove the meatballs from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
   • Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve:
   • Remove the toothpicks (if used) and garnish the meatballs with chopped fresh parsley.
   • Serve hot as an appetizer or main dish.

Enjoy your tasty bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed meatballs! Let me know if you have any questions or if you’d like to make any changes to the recipe.