Slow-Cooker Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb. lean (at least 85%) ground beef 
• 2 slices bacon, chopped 
• 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 
• 1/4 cup milk 
• 1 egg, slightly beaten 
• 1 tbsp. honey 
• 1 tbsp. Montreal steak grill seasoning 
• 1 tsp. salt 
• 24 (1/2-inch) cubes sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz) 
• 1 (18 oz.) bottle barbecue sauce 
• 24 dill pickle slices

Directions:

1. Spray 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, mix beef, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, honey, grill seasoning and salt. Shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; tuck one piece of cheese in center of each meatball, and seal completely. Add meatballs to slow cooker. Add barbeque sauce, and gently turn to coat.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F); stir. Thread pickle slices on cocktail picks, and serve with meatballs.

Submitted by Sue Richichi from http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/slow-cooker-barbecue-bacon-cheeseburger-meatballs/61179872-40d1-4ebe-bbe1-c9015a9e9089