Bacon Bombs are the bomb, as the kids say! Each slice of succulent, crispy bacon is wrapped around a tender, cheesy, egg-y core of deliciousness, so you get an explosion of flavors from each bite! This dish is going to blow up your breakfast routine with its speed, its elegance, and its delicious flavor! Snack on Bacon Bombs and have a breakfast that hits your tastebuds with a boom!
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons onion, chopped
- 3 slices stale bread, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings, store-bought or homemade
Directions
Step 1 –Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Step 2 –Cook the onions in the melted butter until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3 –Transfer the onions to a bowl.
Step 4 –Add the bread cubes, the cheddar cheese, the egg, the salt, the garlic powder, and the black pepper.
Step 5 –Roll the mixture into 8 equal-sized balls.
Step 6 –Wrap a slice of the bacon around each of the balls, using toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
Step 7 –Wipe the skillet used to cook the onions clean, then melt the bacon drippings over medium heat.
Step 8 –Fry the bacon balls in the skillet, rolling constantly, until evenly crispy, about 15-18 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve.
