Bacon-wrapped Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Bacon-wrapped Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (85% preferred); 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 1/2 tsp dry thyme; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 6 slices of bacon; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/2 tbsp mustard; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (85% preferred)
1 tbsp butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp dry thyme
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
6 slices of bacon
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 tbsp mustard
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1
Preheat oven on 350F
2
Saute onions in butter until soft.
3
Whisk eggs in a large bowl.
4
Add dry spices, ketchup, onions and cheese.
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Mix.
6
Crumble ground beef in bowl.
7
Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
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Mix GENTLY to incorporate all ingredients.
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(mixing aggressively or squeezing and squishing will give you an end result of tough meat.)
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The mixture will feel fairly wet but should still hold together.
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Only add more bread crumbs if it doesn't hold.
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Put mixture in a baking dish.
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Form into a loaf.
14
(Your dish should be larger than you loaf so it isn't drowning in grease)
15
Lay slices of bacon across top of loaf until it is completely covered.
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Bake at 350F for 45 min.
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If your bacon is not fully crisp at this point then turn oven to broil for a few minutes until crispy.
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While your loaf is cooking mix all glaze ingredients in small bowl.
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Slather the glaze on top of crispy bacon and cook at 350 for about 5-10 minutes until hot.
20
You can sprinkle a little cheese on top for garnish.
21
Transfer loaf to cutting board removing any fat that has accumulated on bottom of loaf.
22
Slice and enjoy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (85% preferred), 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 onion, chopped, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Bacon-wrapped Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon-wrapped Meatloaf

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