Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup crushed saltine (about 30 crackers)
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 for the meatballs: in a bowl, combine egg and soup mix.
• 2 crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
• 3 divide into 36 portions; set aside.
• 4 in a bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth.
• 5 add cheese and bacon; mix well.
• 6 shape cheese mixture into 36 balls.
• 7 shape one beef portion around each cheese ball.
• 8 for the coating: in a shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
• 9 place cracker crumbs in another bowl.
• 10 dip meatballs into egg, then coat with crumbs.
• 11 in a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in oil for 10-12 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and coating is golden brown.
• 12 yield: 3 dozen.