BACON WRAPPED MEATBALLS

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs are perfect for those who love meaty snacks and savory flavors. The combination of juicy meatballs and crispy bacon is a match made in heaven, this easy appetizer idea are sure to please!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BACON WRAPPED MEATBALLS

Servings: meatballs

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Equipment

16 Toothpicks

Ingredients

16 slices bacon
16 frozen homestyle meatballs
¼ cup maple syrup

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a square glass pan with non-stick spray.
Partially cook bacon: Place a paper towel on a microwave-safe plate and lay out bacon on top. Place a paper towel over the top and microwave bacon for 4 minutes. Bacon should look partially cooked. If necessary, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. (Thicker bacon may need more time!) Let cool for a few minutes, until you can handle it easily.
Assemble: Take 1 slice of semi-cooked bacon and wrap it around a meatball. Right when the bacon begins to overlap, fold it over so that you can wrap it around the other side of the meatball. Secure the end with a toothpick and place in prepared pan. Repeat process with remaining bacon & meatballs.
Drizzle a little over half the maple syrup over the uncooked bacon meatballs.
Bake: Bake in a 400-degree oven for 15-25 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your bacon and how well done you'd like it. My bacon was thick and I like it well done, so I cooked them for the full 25 minutes.
Drizzle meatballs with remaining maple syrup just prior to serving. I transferred them to a serving dish, then drizzled them. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

To store leftover bacon meatballs, let them cool to room temperature and then transfer it to an airtight container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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