Ingredients

The following ingredients have 30 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 8 bacon slices (uncooked and finely chopped)
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley® Ranch Dips Mix
  • 1 cup finely shredded cheddar
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup Hidden Valley® Ranch Dressing
  • 1 large egg

Instruction

  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
  • Add red onion, garlic, and half of the Hidden Valley Ranch Dips seasoning, and saute until onion is translucent and tender and garlic is fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • While onions are cooling, Add remaining ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Add onions and garlic when they're cool enough to touch.
  • Mix all ingredients together (I think using your hands is easiest, but you can also use a hand mixer)
  • Scoop out 1.5 ounces of meat mixture (you can use a scale to be exact, but it should be about a slightly rounded tablespoon. So you can just scoop out the meatball mixture with a tablespoon or cookie scoop to make it easier).
  • Roll each portion into a ball and place in a lightly greased mini muffin tin.
  • Bake at 400 for 17-20 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.