Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs

Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs

Delicious firm Italian meatballs wrapped in crisp bacon.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
12 servings
Servings:
12

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)

327
Calories
21g
Fat
5g
Carbs
27g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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