Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Montreal steak grill seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 24 (1/2-inch) cubes sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
  • 1 bottle (18 oz) barbecue sauce
  • 24 dill pickle slices

Instruction

  • Spray 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix beef, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, honey, grill seasoning and salt. Shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; tuck one piece of cheese in center of each meatball, and seal completely. Add meatballs to slow cooker. Add barbeque sauce, and gently turn to coat.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F); stir. Thread pickle slices on cocktail picks, and serve with meatballs.