Glazed Bacon Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Glazed Bacon Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 4 fluid ounces whole milk; 3 slices white bread, crust trimmed and then torn into small pieces; 12 ounces bacon, chopped into half-inch pieces; 1 cup celery, finely chopped; 1 cup parsley, finely chopped; ½ cup onion, finely chopped; ⅓ cup no-salt-added ketchup; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons low-sodium worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ⅛ teaspoon dried basil; ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 pinch nutmeg; salt and fresh pepper, to taste; 24 ounces lean ground beef; 2 fluid ounces no-added-salt tomato paste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 egg
4 fluid ounces whole milk
3 slices white bread, crust trimmed and then torn into small pieces
12 ounces bacon, chopped into half-inch pieces
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup parsley, finely chopped
½ cup onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup no-salt-added ketchup
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons low-sodium worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and fresh pepper, to taste
24 ounces lean ground beef
2 fluid ounces no-added-salt tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon sugar

1
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and milk.
2
Add the torn bread and let it absorb the liquid for about 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, cook the bacon until most but not all of the fat is rendered.
4
Drain the bacon and set it aside to cool.
5
Stir the bread mixture with a fork to blend.
6
Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients, including the drained bacon, BUT NOT the beef, and mix thoroughly.
7
Fold in the beef and mix to incorporate throughout, being careful to avoid mashing or over handling the meat.
8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
9
When you are ready to cook the meatloaf, preheat the oven to 375F.
10
Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and shape the meat into a loaf approximately 5 inches long and 3 inches high.
11
Place in the middle of a low-sided baking pan and bake for 35 minutes.
12
In a small bowl, whisk the glaze ingredients together.
13
Brush the meatloaf with the glaze and bake for another 20 minutes.
14
Remove the meat loaf from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 4 fluid ounces whole milk, 3 slices white bread, crust trimmed and then torn into small pieces, 12 ounces bacon, chopped into half-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Glazed Bacon 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.

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Glazed Bacon Meatloaf

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Variations & substitutions

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