Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons milk; 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 24 bacon strips, cut in half widthwise

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Total Time:Prep: 35 min. Bake: 15 min.

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Recipe by Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

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Updated on Sep. 25, 2022

These bacon-wrapped meatballs are a hit at whatever kind of party I make them for. The appealing aroma while baking is irresistible.—Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

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Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs

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Yield:4 dozen

Prep:35 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
24 bacon strips, cut in half widthwise

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.

2
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Wrap a piece of bacon around each meatball; secure with a wooden toothpick.
3
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Turn; bake 3-5 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and bacon is crisp.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 42 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.