Description
Indulge in the delight of BBQ Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, a mouthwatering twist on classic comfort food that’s ready in just 30 minutes. These hearty subs feature juicy beef meatballs infused with savory flavors, all smothered in rich BBQ sauce and complemented by crispy turkey bacon. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals, each bite offers a satisfying combination of textures and tastes that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Customize your subs with your favorite toppings for an extra touch of creativity and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices crispy Turkey Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form into 16-20 meatballs (1.5 inches each).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toast sub rolls in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- Assemble subs by placing meatballs inside toasted rolls and topping with BBQ sauce, shredded cheese, and broken turkey bacon slices.
- Optionally return to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg