Delicious firm Italian meatballs wrapped in crisp bacon.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half crosswise
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Mix ground beef, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Form meat mix into 2-inch meatballs.
Step 3
Wrap half a bacon slice around a meatball; turn the meatball around 45 degrees and wrap a second half-slice of bacon around the meatball so the meat is enclosed by bacon. Repeat, forming 12 meatballs and wrapping each one in 2 half-slices of bacon. Place wrapped meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet with seam sides down.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink inside and bacon is crisp, about 45 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Pour off excess grease.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 327 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat8g | 41% |
Cholesterol134mg | 45% |
Sodium649mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein27g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 11% |
Calcium72mg | 6% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium353mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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