Description
Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs are a delightful, low-carb twist on the classic cheeseburger, perfect for any occasion from game days to family dinners. Bursting with flavor from crispy turkey bacon and gooey cheese, these bite-sized meatballs are an instant crowd-pleaser. They come together quickly, making them ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve them as an appetizer or main dish, and enjoy their deliciousness even as leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with steak seasoning, black pepper, and egg.
- Stir in chopped turkey bacon, dill pickles, and Swiss cheese until just combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs (about 1/4 cup each), tucking cheese inside.
- Chill formed meatballs in the fridge for 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat; brush meatballs lightly with olive oil.
- Grill meatballs, turning every 2 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temp should reach 160F).
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg