Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs

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Delicious firm Italian meatballs wrapped in crisp bacon.

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

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  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.

  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.

  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 Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 649mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27g 55%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 353mg 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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