Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound ground beef.
02 - 1 teaspoon salt.
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
06 - 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into cubes.
07 - 12 slices of bacon.
08 - Toothpicks (for securing bacon).
09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise.
10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup.
11 - 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish.
12 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar.
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar.
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
15 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
03 - Divide the beef into 12 equal portions and flatten each into a small patty.
04 - Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center of each patty, then fold the beef around the cheese to form a ball.
05 - Wrap each beef ball with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
06 - Grill or bake the bacon cheeseburger bombs for about 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is cooked through.
07 - For the dipping sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, sugar, salt, and paprika in a bowl until well combined.
08 - Serve the bacon cheeseburger bombs hot with the homemade thousand island dressing for dipping.