🧀🥓 Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs – Ultimate Game Day Appetizer

If you’re looking for a bold, crowd-pleasing appetizer, these Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs are the answer. Juicy seasoned ground beef stuffed with melty cheddar cheese, wrapped in smoky bacon, and brushed with sweet BBQ sauce — they’re crispy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible.

Perfect for game day, backyard parties, and holiday gatherings!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Cheesy, smoky, and packed with flavor

• Easy to make in under 40 minutes

• Perfect party or appetizer food

• Always a crowd favorite

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into cubes

  • 10–12 slices bacon

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)

  • Toothpicks (optional)

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  👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.

  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. Divide beef into small portions and flatten.

  4. Place a cube of cheddar in the center and wrap beef around it to form a ball.

  5. Wrap each ball with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.

  6. Place bombs seam-side down on the rack.

  7. Brush with BBQ sauce.

  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bacon is crispy and beef is cooked through.

  9. Brush with more BBQ sauce and broil 2–3 minutes for extra caramelization.

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  🧊 Storage & Reheating

  • Fridge: Store leftovers up to 3 days.

  • Reheat: Oven or air fryer for best texture.