Bourbon Glazed Meatballs

Name: Bourbon Glazed Meatballs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Dan-O’s Pappy Dan Sprinkles Smoky Barrel BBQ Seasoning; 1 lb ground beef; ½ lb ground pork; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp milk; 2 tbsp Dan-O’s Pappy Dan Sprinkles Smoky Barrel BBQ Seasoning; 5 ounces bourbon; 1 cup BBQ sauce

These Bourbon Glazed Meatballs are the perfect combination of juicy, tender meatballs and a rich, sticky barbecue-inspired glaze. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, plenty of cheese, and Dan-O’s Pappy Dan Sprinkles Smoky Barrel BBQ Seasoning, every bite is packed with smoky, savory flavor. The homemade bourbon glaze simmers into a glossy sauce that coats each meatball with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and bold BBQ goodness. Whether you're serving them as a game day appetizer, holiday party favorite, or an easy weeknight dinner over mashed potatoes or rice, these bourbon-glazed meatballs are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser that disappears fast.

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Prep Time

5 Mins

Cook Time

15 Mins

Serving Size

Flavors Used:

Ingredients

3 tbsp Dan-O’s Pappy Dan Sprinkles Smoky Barrel BBQ Seasoning
1 lb ground beef
½ lb ground pork
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg
2 tbsp milk

Glaze:

2 tbsp Dan-O’s Pappy Dan Sprinkles Smoky Barrel BBQ Seasoning
5 ounces bourbon
1 cup BBQ sauce

Let’s Make It!

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, egg, milk, and 3 tablespoons of Pappy Dan Sprinkles Smoky Barrel BBQ Seasoning.
Using your hands, gently mix everything together until just combined. Don't overmix—keeping it light is the secret to juicy, tender meatballs.
Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1½ inches wide), making them as even as possible so they cook evenly.
Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add up to 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for about 8 minutes, turning them every 30 seconds so they brown evenly on all sides.
Once they're cooked through, transfer them to a plate but leave all those flavorful browned bits in the pan.
In the same skillet, add all of the bourbon glaze ingredients. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a rich, glossy glaze.
Return the meatballs to the skillet or arrange them on a serving platter and generously spoon the warm bourbon glaze over the top, making sure every meatball gets coated in that sweet, smoky goodness.
Serve warm as a party appetizer with toothpicks or over mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a hearty meal. Yum Yum Get Ya Sum!®