BACON WRAPPED MEATBALLS

Step 1

Prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a square glass pan with non-stick spray.

Step 2

Partially cook bacon: Place a paper towel on a microwave-safe plate and lay out bacon on top. Place a paper towel over the top and microwave bacon for 4 minutes. Bacon should look partially cooked. If necessary, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. (Thicker bacon may need more time!) Let cool for a few minutes, until you can handle it easily.

Step 3

Assemble: Take 1 slice of semi-cooked bacon and wrap it around a meatball. Right when the bacon begins to overlap, fold it over so that you can wrap it around the other side of the meatball. Secure the end with a toothpick and place in prepared pan. Repeat process with remaining bacon & meatballs.

Step 4

Drizzle a little over half the maple syrup over the uncooked bacon meatballs.

Step 5

Bake: Bake in a 400-degree oven for 15-25 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your bacon and how well done you'd like it. My bacon was thick and I like it well done, so I cooked them for the full 25 minutes.

Step 6

Drizzle meatballs with remaining maple syrup just prior to serving. I transferred them to a serving dish, then drizzled them. Serve hot and enjoy!