Delicious Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, perfect for a hearty meal.
Author:Isabella
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup bourbon
4 hoagie rolls
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pickles and sliced onions for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped bacon. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, combine BBQ sauce and bourbon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until heated through.
Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in the BBQ bourbon sauce until well coated.
Cut the hoagie rolls lengthwise, but not all the way through, and place them on a serving platter.
Fill each roll with 3-4 meatballs and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Return the assembled subs to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot, topped with pickles and sliced onions if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture.
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the meatballs.