"These meatballs are so easy and bake to perfection, and then simmer in an out-of-this-world honey bourbon barbecue sauce! Perfect as an appetizer or to serve on sandwiches!..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 strips of bacon
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8 oz button mushrooms, (washed and dried)
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2 lbs ground chicken
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1 hot Italian sausage link, (casing removed)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp pepper
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1 tsp chili powder
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3 garlic cloves, (minced)
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¼ cup fresh parsley, (chopped)
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3 fresh basil leaves, chopped (note 1)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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½ cup water
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1 cup barbecue sauce
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3 tbsp bourbon
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1 tbsp honey
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fresh chopped parsley, (to garnish (optional))