Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs : Easy to make
Imagine juicy cheeseburger meatballs glazed in bourbon-spiked BBQ sauce, wrapped in crispy bacon, and stuffed into toasty rolls with melty cheddar. These subs are next-level comfort food that’ll make you the MVP of any gathering!
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
4 strips bacon, cooked & crumbled (reserve grease!)
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tbsp Worcestershire
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
BOURBON BBQ GLAZE
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp bourbon (or 1 tsp vanilla extract for non-alc)
1 tbsp bacon grease (or butter)
1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
ASSEMBLY
4 sub rolls, toasted
1 cup shredded cheddar
Pickles, red onion, lettuce (optional)
Instructions
Mix meatballs – Combine all ingredients, form into 12 balls.
Sear – Brown in reserved bacon grease (5 mins).
Glaze – Add BBQ mixture, simmer 10 mins until sticky.
Melt cheese – Broil subs with meatballs & cheddar 2 mins.
Load up – Top with extra bacon, drizzle, and veggies!