Bacon wrapped, Meatball stuffed Onions slathered in Hickory sauce "BOMBS"
2-4 Small Yellow or White Onions – these will become the glue that holds everything together. Yellow are more flavorful and a little sweeter. If you don’t like that much onion use white onions for milder results
1 pound Ground Beef
4 small white onions, sliced in half, center removed leaving just 2-3 layers of butter shell
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
1 egg – just like in a great meatloaf, it helps hold the meat and spices together.
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese – a cheesy goodness inside the burger portion of the bombs just can’t be beat
12oz package Bacon– It cooks INTO the onions and it is awesome!
1/2 cup Hickory BBQ sauce–( found under sauces and marinates) for a ton of flavor!
Preheat grill to 425 degrees l (we did this on our Green egg)
Mix Ground beef, egg, seasoning, cheese, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined
Carefully cut ends off of each onion and slice in half. Carefully remove the outer 2-3 layers of the onion taking care not to break them.
Take enough meat mixture and form a ball to fit inside the two halves of onion, just until seams slightly meet.
Wrap each onion with 1-3 pieces of bacon. I like to cross hatch two over the top and wrap another around the side. Can secure with a toothpick.
Place on a sheet pan and brush with the Hickory sauce. Grill at 425 for 30-35 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 degrees.
Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
serve with more Hickory sauce. Enjoy!
