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Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

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Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 8
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Homemade meatloaf just like mom used to make has nothing on this bacon-wrapped meatloaf. With a brown sugar-ketchup glaze and whole strips of bacon, this mighty meatloaf is a flavorful meal that’s far from the dry brick that haunts many childhood memories. So the next time you want a throwback dinner but with a delicious updated twist, try this bacon-wrapped meatloaf.
by: Macheesmo
Updated Jul 2, 2019

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 10-12 strips bacon

Ketchup glaze:

  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Steps

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with slightly overlapping pieces of bacon.
  • 2
    In a medium-sized bowl, mash together beef, onions, bell pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, oats, salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Spread 2 tablespoons of glaze over the bacon in the loaf pan.
  • 4
    Then press the meatloaf mixture into the pan.
  • 5
    Fold any overhanging bacon over the top of the loaf pan. Flip the loaf pan onto a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Carefully wrap the ends of the meatloaf with bacon as well, tucking the strips into the other pieces of bacon so it’s tight.
  • 6
    Bake meatloaf at 350° F for 50 minutes. Remove meatloaf, brush with ketchup glaze and return to oven for another 15-20 minutes. Finished meatloaf should have crispy bacon edges and reach an internal temperature of 165° F in the center of the meatloaf.
  • 7
    Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Be sure to use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is 165°F to know that the meatloaf is done. Letting the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes helps the meatloaf hold together better while slicing.
  • tip 2
    Add even more flavor by using peppered bacon, maple-glazed bacon or applewood-smoked bacon.
  • tip 3
    To make the meatloaf spicy, you can mix cayenne or red pepper flakes to the meat mixture. You can also add Sriracha to the ketchup glaze.
  • tip 4
    While bacon-wrapped meatloaf is pretty amazing on its own, don’t stop there! Check out these other meatloaf recipes for easy and delicious meal planning.
  • tip 5
    Lining the baking sheet with foil makes clean up a breeze.

Nutrition Information

320 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 26g Protein, 13g Total Carbohydrate, 7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
28%
Saturated Fat
7g
33%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
125mg
42%
Sodium
420mg
18%
Potassium
400mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
7g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Take your dinner to the next bacon-wrapped level with delicious homemade meatloaf, wrapped in bacon and a ketchup glaze! Many of us have memories of meatloaf as a kid and, at least for me, these memories aren’t the best. Meatloaf was this blank, dry thing that I would just drench in ketchup. But it doesn’t have to be that way! There are some really great ways to make a great meatloaf and keep it juicy and wonderful. My new favorite method is to wrap the whole thing in bacon. This looks stunning but is actually pretty easy to execute. You can make it happen!
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