Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs

Delicious firm Italian meatballs wrapped in crisp bacon.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step: 2

Mix ground beef, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Form meat mix into 2-inch meatballs.

Step: 3

Wrap half a bacon slice around a meatball; turn the meatball around 45 degrees and wrap a second half-slice of bacon around the meatball so the meat is enclosed by bacon. Repeat, forming 12 meatballs and wrapping each one in 2 half-slices of bacon. Place wrapped meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet with seam sides down.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink inside and bacon is crisp, about 45 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Pour off excess grease.

Per Serving: 327 calories; protein 27.4g; carbohydrates 4.7g; fat 21.4g; cholesterol 134.1mg; sodium 648.7mg.

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