Lemon-Olive Meatball and Cheddar Cheese

This takes a little work but is well worth the hassle. I normaly double this as 12 go a little too fast.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 4  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 15  olives, minced
• 1⁄4 green bell pepper, chopped fine
• 3⁄4 cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  egg, beaten
• 12  slices bacon

Directions

1. Partially cook bacon, keeping it from curling.
2. Mix all ingredients except bacon.
3. Shape into 12 balls.
4. Wrap a bacon slice around each ball; fasten with a toothpick.
5. Arrange in baking dish.
6. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for about 40 minutes, turning once or twice.