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January 20, 2023
My Cheesy Bacon Meatball Sliders are a simple dish that’s sure to please a crowd. Juicy meatballs stuffed with bacon and cheese; what could be better? Sauce them with my award-winning Sweet BBQ Sauce, and you have a winning combination.
Sliders are trendy in the food world, and my version is fit for a BBQ-king. These sliders are a fun game-day treat, but you can also make a complete meal of them. Be sure to grab one while you can; these little morsels disappear fast.
These Cheesy Bacon Meatball Sliders come together in an hour. I love serving them burger-style, but you can always leave the bun off for a cocktail meatball. The choice is yours! Traditionally, meatballs are cooked on the stove, but doing them on the Goldens’ takes it up a notch. You get hints of sweet smokey flavor throughout the meat, and the sauce caramelizes beautifully. Don’t just take my word for it; see for yourself!
My Cheesy Bacon Meatball Slider Recipe uses simple ingredients to create one stellar meal. Be sure to save any leftover rubs for the next fantastic dish. Here’s what you need to add to your shopping cart.
Here’s the main equipment I used for this cook. You can find more of my grilling must-haves in the equipment and tools section.
You can find a detailed demonstration in the recipe card and video at the bottom of the post. Here’s a brief overview of how I pulled this recipe together.
The sliders were juicy, with just the right amount of bacon. The sauces and rubs I used made the meat extraordinary without overpowering its natural flavor.
Leftovers can be tightly covered in the fridge for 4-5 days. These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for easy meal prep. Simply reheat on the smoker for the best flavor.
2 lb Ground Beef (or chuck, whichever you prefer)
3/4 cup of Cracker Crumbs (or breadcrumbs)
3/4 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cup of Cooked, Chopped Bacon
3/4 cup of Diced White Onion
1 Egg, lightly beaten
Heath Riles BBQ Sweet BBQ Sauce (approximately 1.5 bottles divided)
Heath Riles BBQ Sweet BBQ Rub (approximately 1/2 tbsp)
Heath Riles BBQ Beef Rub (approximately 1 tbsp)
Small Slider Buns
Sliced Cheddar Cheese for Sandwiches
Light you Goldens' Cast Iron Cooker or any other grill of your choice. We used our place setter and got the grill to approximately 300º.
Mix your beef, cracker crumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, white onion, egg, Sweet BBQ Rub, Beef Rub and 3/4 cup of Sweet BBQ Sauce
Once thoroughly mixed, make balls
Place on grill for approximately 30 minutes, flipping halfway through
Put meatballs in pan and add one full bottle of Sweet BBQ Sauce. Allow to simmer on the grill for 20 minutes
Remove from the grill and assemble meatball sliders as desired