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Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Delight in these savory meatball sliders glazed with a spicy bourbon sauce and topped with melted smoked gouda, perfect for game day gatherings.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this beef dish and its baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup bourbon sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 8 slider buns
  • 4 oz smoked gouda cheese, sliced
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 16 small meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 12 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Remove meatballs and brush generously with bourbon sauce.
  7. Return to oven for 3 minutes.
  8. Place a slice of smoked gouda on each meatball and bake until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
  9. Assemble sliders by placing two meatballs on each bun.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this beef dish and its baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 95%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this beef dish and its baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 95%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 95%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

George T. Stagg Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 94%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Eagle Rare Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 92%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Stagg Jr. Standard works as a contrast pairing for this beef dish because it offsets the baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 92%
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89%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Knob Creek Rye complements this beef dish and its baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 89%
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Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this beef dish and its baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 89%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Old Forester 1920 complements this beef dish and its baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 89%
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Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Booker’s Standard complements this beef dish and its baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 88%
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Buffalo Trace Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Buffalo Trace Standard complements this beef dish and its baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Mint, Molasses, Pepper
Pairing Score 88%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spicy Bourbon Glazed Meatball Sliders with Smoked Gouda

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this beef dish and its baking profile. It has enough structure for richer meat, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, sweetness helps tame heat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 87%