There's a new holiday appetizer in town, and I have a feeling it's going to be the FIRST thing gone from the Christmas party table!
These Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs are sweet, savory, a little spicy, and wrapped in BACON. And just when you think they couldn't get any better, we're sprinkling dark brown sugar over the top before baking.
YES, PLEASE!
We're talking juicy jalapeño cheddar chicken meatballs wrapped in crispy bacon with a delicious brown sugar coating that caramelizes in the oven.
And the best part? You only need a handful of ingredients!
Because around here, we're all about recipes that look impressive without requiring us to spend the entire day in the kitchen.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs
How to make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs: ingredients you need!
Here's everything you'll need:
1 bag jalapeño cheddar chicken meatballs, thawed
1 package bacon
Dark brown sugar, for sprinkling
Toothpicks
Parchment paper
That's it!
No complicated homemade meatball mixture. No long ingredient list. Just simple ingredients that come together to create an appetizer packed with flavor.
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs
How to make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs : a step-by-step guide
Step 1: Thaw Your Meatballs
Chicken Meatballs
Start by making sure your jalapeño cheddar chicken meatballs are completely thawed.
This makes them easier to wrap and helps everything cook more evenly.
Step 2: Prepare the Bacon
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Cut each slice of bacon in half.
You'll use one half-slice for each chicken meatball.
Step 3: Wrap the Meatballs
Wrapping the bacon on the meatballs for Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs
Wrap a piece of bacon around each meatball and secure it with a toothpick.
Continue until all your meatballs are wrapped.
Step 4: Prepare Your Baking Sheet
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
And mama, TRUST ME on this one.
Between the bacon grease and caramelized brown sugar, parchment paper is going to make cleanup SO much easier! 😂
Arrange your Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5: Add the Brown Sugar
Adding the brown sugar to the meatballs for Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs
Generously sprinkle dark brown sugar over each bacon-wrapped meatball.
As the bacon cooks, the brown sugar creates a sweet, caramelized coating that pairs perfectly with the savory bacon and spicy jalapeño cheddar flavor.
Bake at 375°F for approximately 30 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked and nicely browned.
Make sure the chicken meatballs are heated through according to the package instructions.
Step 7: Serve Warm
Remove from the oven, allow them to cool slightly, and serve warm.
Just be prepared because these little appetizers might disappear before you even get them to the table!
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs: SIDE IDEA
The Perfect Easy Christmas Party Appetizer
One of my favorite things about these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs is how easy they make holiday entertaining.
You don't need to spend hours preparing appetizers to make your guests feel special.
These are perfect alongside your favorite dips, cheese balls, crackers, and other Christmas party snacks.
And because they're individually wrapped with bacon and secured with toothpicks, they're easy for guests to grab while visiting and enjoying the holiday festivities.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Want your Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs to have that extra delicious caramelized finish? Make sure the dark brown sugar is sprinkled directly over the bacon before baking. The sugar will melt and create a sweet coating as the bacon cooks. And here's another little trick: use a rimmed baking sheet instead of a flat cookie sheet to help contain the bacon grease. Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving because that caramelized sugar will be HOT!
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Make sure the jalapeño cheddar chicken meatballs are completely thawed before wrapping.
Cut the bacon.
Slice each piece of bacon in half so you have shorter strips for wrapping.
Wrap the meatballs.
Wrap one half-slice of bacon around each chicken meatball and secure it with a toothpick.
Prepare your baking sheet.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Add the brown sugar.
Arrange the bacon-wrapped meatballs on the baking sheet and generously sprinkle dark brown sugar over each one.
Bake.
Bake at 375°F for approximately 30 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked and nicely browned. Make sure the chicken meatballs are heated through according to package directions, reaching 165°F if they are raw or require cooking.
Serve warm.
Allow the meatballs to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy that sweet, savory, slightly spicy goodness! 😍
