#meatballmadness

These bacon cheeseburger meatballs are a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Packed with flavor from the bacon, cheese, and seasonings, they are perfect for a tasty appetizer or a fun dinner option. Serve them with a tangy sauce for dipping and watch them disappear!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup diced onion. 1/4 cup diced pickles. 1 egg. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/4 tsp black pepper. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. 1/4 tsp onion powder. 1/4 cup ketchup. 1/4 cup mustard. 1/4 cup mayonnaise.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. Put breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, onion, pickles, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Then add the ground beef and bacon. Mix everything together well. Put the meatballs, which should be about an inch across, on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. The meatballs should be cooked all the way through and browned after 20 to 25 minutes in a hot oven. To make the sauce, mix the ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Give the meatballs and sauce to dip them in. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

A tasty and comforting soup with meatballs, vegetables, and pasta. It's perfect for a warm meal on a cold day.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 egg. 1 tsp salt. 1/2 tsp black pepper. 1 tbsp olive oil. 1 onion, chopped. 2 carrots, sliced. 2 celery stalks, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 8 cups beef broth. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1 tsp dried basil. 1/2 tsp dried thyme. 1 cup small pasta e.g., ditalini. 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper. Form small meatballs and set aside. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saut until vegetables are tender. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and thyme. Bring to a simmer. Gently add meatballs to the simmering soup. Cook for 10-12 minutes until meatballs are cooked through. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty Meatball and Vegetable Soup with Pasta!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

These Spicy Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs are a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. They make a delicious appetizer or main dish for any occasion.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup milk. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup minced onion. 1/4 cup minced parsley. 1 egg. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup cranberry sauce. 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. 1 tablespoon hot sauce.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, minced onion, minced parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape mixture into meatballs. In a slow cooker, combine cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce. Add meatballs to the sauce mixture in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until meatballs are cooked through. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

These Cheddar BBQ Meatballs in the Crock Pot are a simple and tasty way to make dinner. Meatballs, BBQ sauce, and melted cheddar cheese all work together to make a tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. 1 egg. 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup BBQ sauce for cooking. 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese for topping. Chopped parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Add breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a bowl with ground beef. Add 1/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce. Mix everything together well. Shape the mixture into meatballs that are about an inch across. Put the meatballs in the crock pot. Cover the meatballs with a cup of BBQ sauce. Turn the heat down to low, cover, and cook for 4 to 6 hours, or until the meatballs are fully cooked. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle with the rest of the grated cheddar cheese. Add chopped parsley as a garnish before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

These meatballs are juicy and full of flavor. They're great for a quick and easy meal during the week. They don't need to be fried because they are made with simple ingredients and baked until they are perfect. They taste great with your favorite pasta or as a tasty starter!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup chopped parsley. 1 egg. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional. 1 cup marinara sauce.

Instructions: Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C. Put the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using in a large bowl. Mix everything together well. Make meatballs out of the mixture that are about an inch across, and then put them on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Place the meatballs in an oven that has already been heated up. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and browned on the outside. While the sauce is still warm, heat it in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Put the meatballs in the oven and top them with marinara sauce. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

The smoky flavor of bacon and the sweetness of BBQ sauce come together in these BBQ Bacon Ice Tray Meatballs, which are a tasty take on regular meatballs. Perfect for people who love to grill and BBQ!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 lb bacon, finely chopped. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup finely chopped onion. 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley. 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. 1 tsp garlic powder. 1 tsp onion powder. 1/2 tsp black pepper. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 egg, beaten.

Instructions: Warm up the grill over medium-high heat. BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, chopped bacon, onion, parsley, and ground beef should all be mixed together in a large bowl. Combine the parts until they are well mixed. Make small meatballs on an ice tray and put them on the grill grate. Turn the meatballs over every so often on the grill for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are cooked all the way through and have a nice char on the outside. Take them off the grill and give them a minute or two to rest before you serve them. If you want to add even more flavor, you can brush more BBQ sauce on the meatballs before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

There is a lot of flavor in these buffalo chicken meatballs, and they go great with pasta to make a meal that will make you want more.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions. 1/4 cup buffalo sauce. 1 egg. Salt and pepper to taste. 8 oz pasta of your choice. 1 cup buffalo sauce. 1/2 cup ranch dressing. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, green onions, 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined. Form mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. While meatballs are baking, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of buffalo sauce over medium heat. Add cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the meatballs and toss until pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Drizzle ranch dressing over the pasta and meatballs, and toss again to combine. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy your buffalo chicken meatball pasta!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

There is a lot of flavor in these buffalo chicken meatballs, and they go great with pasta to make a meal that will make you want more.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions. 1/4 cup buffalo sauce. 1 egg. Salt and pepper to taste. 8 oz pasta of your choice. 1 cup buffalo sauce. 1/2 cup ranch dressing. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, green onions, 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined. Form mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. While meatballs are baking, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of buffalo sauce over medium heat. Add cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the meatballs and toss until pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Drizzle ranch dressing over the pasta and meatballs, and toss again to combine. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy your buffalo chicken meatball pasta!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes