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Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs

Servings: 4 | PRINT RECIPE | BACK TO RECIPES
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total Time: 35 min.

6 slices Wright® Brand Smoked Bacon, cut in half
1 pound Ground Beef
¼ cup White Onion, minced
1 Whole Fresh Egg
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
¼ cup Bread Crumb, Italian
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper, ground
½ teaspoon Parsley, fresh chopped or dried
½ teaspoon Granulated Garlic
¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
16 Toothpicks
  1. Preheat convection oven to 325°F.
  2. Combine all ingredients, except bacon, in a large stainless steel bowl. Separate the mixture into 16 portions, approximately one-and-one-half ounces; then roll each portion into a ball.
  3. Wrap one half-slice of bacon around each meatball and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Bake in baking dish for 20-25 minutes or until meatball reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and bacon is fully cooked.