Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked pepper
4 ounces cheddar cheese
9 slices bacon
Thousand island for dipping

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Add the beef, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine.

Portion the mixture into 9 evenly sized balls.

Cut the cheese into 9 small cubes.

Flatten each ball and place a cube of cheese in the center. Form the meat around the cheese, sealing it in all the way around.

Wrap each ball of meat with a slice of bacon and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the beef is cooked through and the bacon is crisp.

Servings: 1 bomb

Nutritional Information: Calories: 235, Fat: 15g, Carbohydrates: 2g, Fiber: 0g, Protein: 21g