Taste of Home
Bacon Cheeseburger Balls
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: 3 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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1 large egg
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1 envelope onion soup mix
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1 pound ground beef
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons 2% milk
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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COATING:
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2 large eggs
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1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
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5 tablespoons canola oil
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine egg and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. 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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
1 ball: 75 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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