Description
Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs are a savory and satisfying dish perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a blend of classic flavors with a festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 8 sub rolls
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together bourbon, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add meatballs to the simmering sauce. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and butter the cut sides. Toast under the broiler or in a skillet until golden brown.
- Place 2-3 meatballs on the bottom half of each sub roll.
- Top each sub with a slice of cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Place the subs on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- You can make the meatballs and sauce ahead of time and reheat before assembling the subs.
- These subs are great for parties and can be made in larger batches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: Approximately 750
- Sugar: Approximately 25g
- Sodium: Approximately 1500mg
- Fat: Approximately 45g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 27g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg
Keywords: Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, holiday recipes, party food, comfort food, beef, pork, cheese, BBQ