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Brown Sugar Bacon Garlic Meatballs

Brown Sugar Bacon Garlic Meatballs are the perfect sweet and savory party appetizer! Easy to make and bursting with flavor - try them today!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Meatball Recipe:
  • 3 slices bread
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 yellow onion , minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
  • 2 pounds ground beef , (80/20)
  • 1/2 cup Bacon , cooked and crumbled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
Brown Sugar Garlic Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 12 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
  2. In the bowl of your stand mixer add the milk to the slices of bread.
  3. Melt the butter in a pan and add the minced yellow onions.
  4. Cook them on medium-low until translucent but not browned.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. In your bowl with the milk-soaked bread add the rest of the meatball ingredients including the cooked onions.
  7. Mix it on low until the bread is broken apart and the meat is combined with the ingredients (using the stand mixer and not your hands helps keep the mixture cold and tender).
  8. Using a meatballer/ice cream scoop or your hands scoop them into balls about the size of a ping pong ball.
  9. Cook, uncovered, for 20-22 minutes.
  10. While meatballs are cooking add vegetable oil and garlic to a large skillet on medium heat.
  11. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
  12. Whisk in ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
  13. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  14. Add cooked meatballs to skillet, stir to combine.
  15. Cook for 5-6 minutes until well glazed.

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Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 755mg (31%) Potassium 374mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 222IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 755mg 31%
Potassium 374mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 222IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.