Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs

Nice big meatballs are flavored with Italian herbs, wrapped in sliced bacon, and baked for a tasty main dish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 327 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half crosswise

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix ground beef, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Form meat mix into 2-inch meatballs.

Step 3

Wrap half a bacon slice around a meatball; turn the meatball around 45 degrees and wrap a second half-slice of bacon around the meatball so the meat is enclosed by bacon. Repeat, forming 12 meatballs and wrapping each one in 2 half-slices of bacon. Place wrapped meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet with seam sides down.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink inside and bacon is crisp, about 45 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Pour off excess grease.