Slow-Cooker Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

Prep 30 min
Total 3 hr 30 min
Servings 12

Who needs a bun? These barbecue bacon cheeseburger meatballs simmer away in the slow cooker while you get the rest of your party prepped, then team up with pickles for a pretty presentation. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated October 21, 2016

Make with

Progresso Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef

slices bacon, chopped

1/2

cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

1/2

cup finely chopped onion

1/4

cup milk

egg, slightly beaten

tablespoon honey

tablespoon Montreal steak grill seasoning

teaspoon salt

(1/2-inch) cubes sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)

bottle (18 oz) barbecue sauce

dill pickle slices

Steps

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1

Spray 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2

In large bowl, mix beef, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, honey, grill seasoning and salt. Shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; tuck one piece of cheese in center of each meatball, and seal completely. Add meatballs to slow cooker. Add barbeque sauce, and gently turn to coat.
3

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F); stir. Thread pickle slices on cocktail picks, and serve with meatballs.

Expert Tips

Like it hot? Use spicy pickle slices instead of bread and butter.
Serve with more burger toppings for extra fun: cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion or mustard.