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.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated October 21, 2016

Make with

Progresso Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

1

lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef
2

slices bacon, chopped
1/2

cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2

cup finely chopped onion
1/4

cup milk
1

egg, slightly beaten
1

tablespoon honey
1

tablespoon Montreal steak grill seasoning
1

teaspoon salt
24

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

bottle (18 oz) barbecue sauce
24

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.

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.