Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

Updated on Feb. 12, 2023

The first time I served these, my husband and kids thought we were having plain meatballs. Then they cut into the flavorful filling inside! —Cathy Lendvoy, Boharm, Saskatchewan

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Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

Contest Winner
Yield: 3 dozen
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • coating:
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
    • 5 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine egg and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide into 36 portions; set aside. In another large bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Add cheese and bacon; mix lightly but thoroughly.
  2. Shape cheese mixture into 36 balls. Shape 1 beef portion around each cheese ball. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs for coating. Place cracker crumbs in another bowl. Dip meatballs into beaten eggs, then coat with crumbs.
  3. Heat oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until meat is no longer pink and coating is golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
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