SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATBALLS

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs image

Who needs a bun? These barbecue bacon cheeseburger meatballs simmer away in the slow cooker while you get the rest of your party prepped, then team up with pickles for a pretty presentation.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef
2 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Montreal steak grill seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
24 (1/2-inch) cubes sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1 bottle (18 oz) barbecue sauce
24 dill pickle slices

Steps:

Spray 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix beef, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, honey, grill seasoning and salt. Shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; tuck one piece of cheese in center of each meatball, and seal completely. Add meatballs to slow cooker. Add barbeque sauce, and gently turn to coat.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F); stir. Thread pickle slices on cocktail picks, and serve with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g