For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture. Serve these meatballs as an appetizer, a main course, or even in a hearty sandwich. If you don't have parchment paper, you can use a lightly oiled baking sheet, but parchment paper makes cleanup much easier.
Giant Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS69
Indulge in these outrageously delicious, oversized Italian meatballs, each lovingly swaddled in crispy, smoky bacon. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate5 g
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Cholesterol134 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein27 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium649 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Be careful not to overmix, or the meatballs will be tough. Form the mixture into 12 generously sized (approximately 2-inch) meatballs. (Prep time: 15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Wrap each meatball with 2 half-slices of bacon, overlapping them slightly to ensure full coverage. Secure the bacon by tucking the ends underneath the meatball. Place the bacon-wrapped meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. (Prep time: 20 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are cooked through and the bacon is crisp and golden brown, approximately 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). During baking, some grease will render out; carefully pour off the excess grease halfway through the cooking time and again at the end. (Cook time: 45 minutes)
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Elissa Jerde
Jun 22, 2025The bacon adds such a delicious smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making these again!
Niko Hayes
Jun 18, 2025These meatballs were a huge hit at my party! Everyone raved about them.
Princess Ritchie
May 5, 2025I added a little bit of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture, and it really enhanced the flavor.