1/4 cup of onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup of ketchup
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup barbecue sauce for topping (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Start with Preheating:
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix Ingredients:
In a spacious bowl, thoroughly mix the ground beef, bacon, cheddar, breadcrumbs, onion, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Prepare Muffin Tin:
Either lightly grease or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
Form the Bites:
Distribute the meat mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Press down with the back of a spoon to pack tightly.
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