SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATBALLS

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Slow-Cooker Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs image

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.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

Abdullah Zulfiqar
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I love these meatballs! They're so moist and flavorful. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Shadia Afrin shathi
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Jill
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I've been making these meatballs for years and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight meal.


Cahaya Hapsah
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Ashley Baker
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These meatballs were good, but not great. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Superstar Fitzgerald
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs fell apart when I tried to cook them. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Faisal Urooj
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Damsaz Kaloi
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These meatballs were a disappointment. They were bland and the sauce was watery.


Reedam Dong
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I wasn't a fan of these meatballs. The bacon was too greasy and the cheese was overpowering.


Empire Kennels (channe name Melissa Bowen)
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try them again with a different recipe.


Odunfa Oluwadamilola
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I've tried many slow cooker meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are moist and flavorful and the sauce is perfect.


Dragbob
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These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Roshan ali khasKheli
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and I got several requests for the recipe.


Hannah Keithley
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful and the sauce was delicious.


Demevu Royal
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These meatballs were delicious! The bacon and cheese gave them a great flavor and they were cooked perfectly in the slow cooker.


Sasandi Amarathung
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they always turn out great. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight meal.


Yuliia Yeromina
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.