Description
Experience the ultimate in comfort food with these Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes! This recipe brings together juicy meatballs simmered in a rich bourbon BBQ sauce, topped with gooey cheese and crispy bacon—all nestled in perfectly toasted sub rolls. Whether it’s game day, a family dinner, or a casual gathering, these portable delights are sure to please everyone at the table. The bold flavors make for a satisfying meal that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious. Get ready for compliments!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices crispy bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 16-20).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour bourbon BBQ sauce over browned meatballs and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble subs by placing meatballs inside toasted rolls, topping with cheese and broken bacon pieces.
- Return subs to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot with extra bourbon BBQ sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg