Delicious Bacon Wrapped Meatballs – The Ultimate Party Appetizer
There is just something about the combination of bacon, meat, and BBQ sauce that makes these bacon wrapped meatballs a favorite in my kitchen. The crispy, smoky bacon pairs perfectly with the juicy, savory meatballs, and that sweet and tangy BBQ glaze ties it all together.
I have made these for family gatherings, game nights, and even just as a fun dinner when I don’t feel like a full meal. They bake up perfectly with minimal effort (with just four ingredients), and the best part? No frying, no mess – just a simple, satisfying dish that always disappears fast.
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I love a good appetizer that is easy to throw together but feels like something special, and these bacon-wrapped meatballs check all the boxes.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
Here are the ingredients you need to make these bacon wrapped meatballs, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.
Ingredients
- 30 frozen meatballs
- 10 slices bacon
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Step by Step Instructions
1. Set your oven to 425°F (218°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare everything else. Chop the fresh parsley and set it aside for garnish later.
2. For an easier cleanup, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet. This helps air circulate around the meatballs, allowing the bacon to crisp up evenly instead of sitting in grease.
3. Cut the slices bacon into thirds. Each strip should be just long enough to wrap around a meatball without too much overlap. Wrap one piece of bacon snugly around each frozen meatball, making sure the ends slightly overlap.
4. Place each bacon-wrapped meatball seam-side down on the wire rack. This helps keep the bacon secured while baking. Space them out evenly so they crisp up properly.
5. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. The bacon should start to crisp up, and the meatballs will begin heating through.
6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the bacon wrapped meatballs with BBQ sauce. Be generous – this adds a sticky, flavorful glaze that caramelizes as they bake.
7. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the BBQ sauce is slightly thickened.
8. Take the meatballs out of the oven and let them cool slightly. Insert a toothpick into each for easy serving, then sprinkle with the chopped parsley for a fresh, finishing touch. Serve them warm and enjoy!
Once these come out of the oven, all that’s left to do is add a little fresh parsley and dig in. The crispy bacon, tender meatball, and sticky BBQ sauce make every bite packed with flavor. Serve them on toothpicks for easy snacking, or pile them onto a plate and watch them go fast. However you enjoy them, they’re an easy way to bring bold, satisfying flavors to any table.
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Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
Ingredients
- 30 frozen meatballs
- 10 slices bacon
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Set your oven to 425°F (218°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare everything else. Chop the fresh parsley and set it aside for garnish later.
- For an easier cleanup, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet. This helps air circulate around the meatballs, allowing the bacon to crisp up evenly instead of sitting in grease.
- Take the 10 slices of bacon and cut them into thirds. Each strip should be just long enough to wrap around a meatball without too much overlap. Wrap one piece of bacon snugly around each frozen meatball, making sure the ends slightly overlap.
- Place each bacon-wrapped meatball seam-side down on the wire rack. This helps keep the bacon secured while baking. Space them out evenly so they crisp up properly.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. The bacon should start to crisp up, and the meatballs will begin heating through.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the bacon wrapped meatballs with BBQ sauce. Be generous – this adds a sticky, flavorful glaze that caramelizes as they bake.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the BBQ sauce is slightly thickened.
- Take the meatballs out of the oven and let them cool slightly. Insert a toothpick into each for easy serving, then sprinkle with the chopped parsley for a fresh, finishing touch. Serve them warm and enjoy!
