By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 30, 2025
Bacon Cheeseburgers in the form of shish kebabs? You bet! I love this fun and cute appetizer to put on the grill for summer. I’ve taken deconstructed mini burgers and loaded them with meatballs, cheese, bacon, and all the fixings of a great burger on a stick! It’s a fun twist that no one can resist.
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Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Shish Kebabs
This shish kebab recipe is super creative and unique. It’s the perfect twist on a bacon cheeseburger. Fun to eat, and easy to make!
I think summer is all about fun foods, and there’s no better time to break out the cute appetizers than a get-together with friends and family. Every party needs a killer appetizer to serve, and I think I’ve found the cutest one yet—deconstructed bacon cheeseburger kebabs!
Burgers are a summer classic, but this shish kebab recipe makes them anything but traditional. You get the same amazing flavors of a cheeseburger, but everything is piled onto sticks for the most fun app ever. The kids will LOVE helping you make these, and they’ll love eating them too.
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- ▢ 10 wooden skewer sticks
- ▢ 20 prepared meatballs homemade or store bought
- ▢ 10 cubes cheddar cheese
- ▢ 10 cubes white cheddar or swiss cheese
- ▢ 5 slices thick cut bacon cut into 20 squares
- ▢ 20 pieces lettuce
- ▢ 20 bread and butter pickles
- ▢ 10 roma tomatoes cut in half (20 pieces total)
- ▢ 5 pieces of bread cut into 20 circles
Instructions
- Construct your skewers by adding one piece of bread, followed by a piece of lettuce, then a piece of cheese, meatball, bacon, tomato, then repeat, ending with bread. 10 wooden skewer sticks, 20 prepared meatballs, 10 cubes cheddar cheese, 10 cubes white cheddar or swiss cheese, 5 slices thick cut bacon, 20 pieces lettuce, 20 bread and butter pickles, 10 roma tomatoes, 5 pieces of bread
- Repeat with the other 9 skewers.
- Have mustard and ketchup for dipping. Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- You can switch up the ingredients to make them just how you like. Skip the bacon, use a different kind of cheese, use turkey meatballs instead of beef , and add a side of mustard/ketchup/ BBQ sauce / burger sauce for dipping. Have fun and go wild!
- If you are going to heat the assembled skewers on the grill, make sure to soak them beforehand so they don’t catch fire or use metal skewers.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs Step by Step
Construct the skewers : Construct your skewers by adding one piece of bread, followed by a piece of lettuce, then a piece of cheese, a meatball , bacon, tomato, repeat, ending with bread. Repeat with the other 9 skewers.
Serve and enjoy : Have mustard and ketchup for dipping. Enjoy!
How to Store
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. It is best to store the components separately and then reheat the meatballs and bacon before assembling the skewers. If you have assembled kebabs, reheat in the microwave and not in the oven or over the grill, as the wooden skewers may burn.
Serving Suggestions
For the ultimate BBQ meal, I like to serve these kebabs with a side of classic coleslaw and a batch of homemade fries . For dessert, I like to prepare a decadent fudge brownie pie .
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Deconstructed Bacon Cheeseburger Shish Kebab Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 wooden skewer sticks
- 20 prepared meatballs homemade or store bought
- 10 cubes cheddar cheese
- 10 cubes white cheddar or swiss cheese
- 5 slices thick cut bacon cut into 20 squares
- 20 pieces lettuce
- 20 bread and butter pickles
- 10 roma tomatoes cut in half (20 pieces total)
- 5 pieces of bread cut into 20 circles
Instructions
- Construct your skewers by adding one piece of bread, followed by a piece of lettuce, then a piece of cheese, meatball, bacon, tomato, then repeat, ending with bread. 10 wooden skewer sticks, 20 prepared meatballs, 10 cubes cheddar cheese, 10 cubes white cheddar or swiss cheese, 5 slices thick cut bacon, 20 pieces lettuce, 20 bread and butter pickles, 10 roma tomatoes, 5 pieces of bread
- Repeat with the other 9 skewers.
- Have mustard and ketchup for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can switch up the ingredients to make them just how you like. Skip the bacon, use a different kind of cheese, use turkey meatballs instead of beef , and add a side of mustard/ketchup/ BBQ sauce / burger sauce for dipping. Have fun and go wild!
- If you are going to heat the assembled skewers on the grill, make sure to soak them beforehand so they don’t catch fire or use metal skewers.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
