Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• COATING:
• 1 egg
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
• 5 tablespoons canola oil

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine egg and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into 36 portions; set aside. In another large bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Add cheese and bacon; mix well.
Shape cheese mixture into 36 balls. Shape one beef portion around each cheese ball. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Place cracker crumbs in another bowl. Dip meatballs into egg, then coat with crumbs.
In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat in oil for 10-12 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and coating is golden brown. ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.