FOODY THURSDAY

Hello ladies and gents this is the viking telling you that today we are talking about

BACON BURGER BITES

MAKES:

• 12 SERVINGS

PREP TIME:

• 0 HOURS 10 MINS

COOK TIME:

• 0 HOURS 20 MINS

TOTAL TIME:

• 0 HOURS 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 450 g minced beef 
• 45 g bread crumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp. barbecue sauce
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 slices streaky bacon, halved
• 6 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into small squares
• Pickled Jalapeños, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine minced beef, bread crumbs, egg, barbecue sauce and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs.
2. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Wrap each meatball in a bacon slice. Place meatballs in the skillet and cook on all sides until the bacon is crispy and the meat is cooked to your liking, about 12 minutes.
3. Top each meatball with a square of cheese. Cover pan with lid and cook until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove meatballs from pan.
4. Top each meatball with a slice of pickled jalapeño then stick a toothpick into the centre before serving.

And as always have a chilled day from the viking .