Bourbon BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs
Looking for a mouthwatering meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes? These Bourbon BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs are the perfect solution! Combining juicy, seasoned turkey meatballs with a rich BBQ sauce, melty cheese, and crispy turkey bacon, these subs deliver all the classic flavors of a cheeseburger in a fun and convenient form. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Get ready to delight everyone at your table with this easy-to-make dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (non-alcoholic)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices crispy turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter (yielding around 16-20 meatballs).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce to the skillet and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble each sub with meatballs and extra sauce, then top with cheese and turkey bacon.
- Return subs to the oven briefly until cheese melts.
- Serve immediately with additional BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg