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Best Bacon Wrapped Meatballs Recipe

Juicy meatballs wrapped in crispy bacon and baked to perfection for the ultimate crowd-pleasing bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 20 meatballs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.25 cup onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 10 slices bacon cut in half

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare baking sheet with wire rack.
  2. Mix meatball ingredients gently until combined.
  3. Form meatballs and wrap each with bacon.
  4. Bake until bacon is crisp and meatballs are cooked through.

Notes

Use thin-cut bacon for best crisping results.