Cherry Bourbon BBQ Meatballs: Sweet & Smoky Perfection!
Deliciously sweet and smoky meatballs infused with cherry bourbon, perfect for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup cherry bourbon
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, cherry bourbon, BBQ sauce, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with additional BBQ sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen.
- Pair with toothpicks for easy serving at parties.