Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs with Dipping Sauce (Print version)
Juicy cheddar-stuffed beef bombs wrapped in bacon and served with a tangy burger-style dipping sauce.
# Ingredients:
For the bombs
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1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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6 oz (170 g) cheddar cheese, cut into 12 small cubes
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12 thin slices bacon
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Toothpicks, as needed
For the dipping sauce
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1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
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Pinch of salt
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Set a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet so the bacon can crisp underneath.
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In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
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Divide the beef into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion, place one cheddar cube in the center, and seal the beef around it completely.
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Wrap each beef ball with one slice of thin bacon, tucking the end underneath or securing it with a toothpick.
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Arrange the bombs on the rack and bake for 22-28 minutes, turning once if needed, until the bacon is browned and the beef reaches 160°F in the center.
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While the bombs cook, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, vinegar, paprika, sugar, and salt until smooth. Chill until serving.
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Let the bombs rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving with the dipping sauce on the side.
# Good to know:
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Makes 12 bacon cheeseburger bombs.
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Use thin bacon for the best wrapping and crisping.
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Air fryer option: cook at 375°F for 14-18 minutes, turning once.