Description
A delicious twist on a classic comfort dish, these Smoky Bourbon BBQ Beef Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 8 slices Beef Bacon
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 1 medium Diced Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- to taste Salt & Pepper
- 2 large Russet Potatoes
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease each cup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, garlic, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form Cupcakes: Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and shape each into a cupcake form, wrapping a slice of beef bacon around each.
- Prepare for Baking: Place all the bacon-wrapped cupcakes in the prepared muffin tin and drizzle any remaining BBQ sauce on top.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Substitute beef bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Serve with mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Smoky Bourbon BBQ Beef, Meatloaf, Cupcakes, Comfort Food