Bacon Wrapped Meatballs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Servings: 12
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

163 Calories
7.64g Protein
0.11g Carbs
14.2g Fat
A nice change on the traditional meatball.

Ingredients

  • 6 thick bacon slices
  • 1/4 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • 2 tsps chili powder
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1 lb ground beef

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.
  2. Mix all ingredients except bacon together in bowl.
  3. Roll mix into 12 balls.
  4. Cut bacon slices in half and then wrap each ball in bacon and place on baking sheet.
  5. Cook for 35 minutes.

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Bacon Wrapped Meatballs contribute to your health goals:

  • Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Bacon Wrapped Meatballs can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

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