Bacon Meatball bombs

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat while pork belly is a less processed alternative.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while cheddar is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while pecorino can be cheaper.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onions, chopped parsley, chopped mushrooms, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.

Place the bacon-wrapped meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle with spice ketchup, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle brown sugar over the meatballs.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the meatballs are cooked through.

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