Description
These Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs combine juicy lean ground beef with flavorful turkey bacon, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles for a delicious twist on classic cheeseburgers. Perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, these meatballs make a great appetizer or main dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 2 tsp. steak seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
- 4 oz. Swiss cheese, cut into small cubes
For Cooking
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef with steak seasoning, freshly ground black pepper, and egg to form a well-seasoned base for the meatballs.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the cooked and chopped turkey bacon, chopped dill pickles, and Swiss cheese cubes until just combined, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1/4 cup each. Make sure to tuck some cheese inside each meatball for a melty surprise.
- Chill: Place the formed meatballs in the fridge and chill for 30 to 40 minutes to help them hold their shape during cooking.
- Preheat Grill Pan: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the meatballs lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote browning.
- Grill Meatballs: Cook the meatballs on the grill pan, turning them every 2 minutes until they are browned on all sides and reach an internal temperature of 160°F, ensuring they are safely cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and fun meal.
Notes
- Cooking turkey bacon before adding it to the meatball mix adds extra flavor and texture.
- Chilling the meatballs before cooking helps them keep their shape and cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach a safe internal temperature of 160°F.
- Feel free to substitute Swiss cheese with cheddar or your preferred cheese for variety.
- These meatballs work great as an appetizer or served over a salad or bun as a main dish.