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    Home » Entrees » Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

    Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

    Published: Sep 8, 2019 · Modified: Jun 24, 2023 by Wendie · 7 Comments

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    Bacon-wrapped meatloaf is homemade comfort food, the whole family will love. The bacon adds so much flavor and the tangy ketchup glaze gives it the perfect zing.

    Bacon wrapped meatloaf on a whit plate with a few slices cut.


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    Why this recipe works

    This is the best meatloaf you'll ever try. So moist and flavorful and wrapped in 10 pieces of bacon love. Easy enough for a family weeknight meal or perfect for guests like my Salisbury Steak. And if you have any leftover meatloaf, it makes an amazing meatloaf sandwich.

    Serve this easy meatloaf with my Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roasted Broccoli, and Cheese Biscuits.

    Ingredients for this recipe

    Ingredients for this recipe.

    Ingredient Notes

    Ground beef-80-20 is the best choice for ground beef in this meatloaf mixture.

    Bacon-Make sure you use thin-cut bacon thick cut will never get crispy/

    BBQ Sauce- I like to use a good smokey flavored sauce like Kinders.


    How to make this recipe

    Ingredients in a bowl to be mixed.

    Step 1 add the ground beef all the ingredients except bacon into a large bowl.

    Step 2 Gently mix the meat mixture together just until combined.

    Meat shaped into a loaf wrapped with bacon.

    Step 3 Place the meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with a piece of parchment paper or foil and form it into a loaf shape.

    Step 4 Place bacon strips over the meatloaf until covered.

    The sauce that goes on top of meatloaf.

    Step 5 In a small bowl mix up the sauce ingredients until combined.

    Step 6 Cover the meatloaf with 1/3 of the sauce

    Recipe Tips

    • Use ground beef that is 80%-85% lean to ensure a juicy meatloaf. You can also use 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 ground pork.
    • Don't over-mix the mixture or it can become tough and dry.
    • Use regular-cut bacon, the thick slices take much longer to cook and can become a little chewy.
    • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing, so all the juices seep back into the meat.
    Meatloaf on a baking sheet.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Can I make it ahead of time?

    Yes, you can prep this meatloaf the day before and cover it with foil until ready to bake. Place the meatloaf on the kitchen counter and let come to room temp for about 20 minutes. Then bake according to the recipe.

    Can I freeze it?

    Yes, cook it according to the recipe, let it cool completely. Wrap it in a layer of plastic wrap followed but an aluminum foil.
    To freeze the leftover sauce place it in a small ziplock freezer bag. remove all the sir and place in the freezer. Keep frozen for up to 4 months.
    Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave, or the oven.

    Why does my meatloaf fall apart?

    Mainly because you didn't use enough binding agents. the bread crumbs and eggs and in this recipe the parmesan cheese help hold everything together.

    How do you know when it's done?

    Meatloaf should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees. I always use a digital meat thermometer to check it.

    Two slices of meatloaf on a plate with potatoes and peas on a plate.

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    Two slices of meatloaf on a plate with potatoes and peas on a plate.

    Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

    Wendie
    Mother of all comfort foods. Easy enough for a family weeknight meal or perfect for guests. The bacon adds so much flavor and the tangy ketchup glaze gives it the perfect zing.
    4.39 from 62 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 612 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds ground beef 80-85% lean is best
    • 1 cup Italian Panko Breadcrumbs
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 3/4 cup onion diced
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 3 tablespoons ketchup or bbq sauce
    • 3 eggs beaten
    • 1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley
    • 10 slices thin cut bacon

    For the Sauce

    • 1- cup ketchup
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
    • Hot sauce to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • In a large bowl add ground beef, panko, milk, cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, ketchup, eggs, and parsley. With hand mix just until combined, don't over mix.
    • Line a baking sheet with foil (for easy cleanup). Form the mixture into a loaf shape.
    • Lay bacon slices over the top and tuck the ends under the loaf.
    • In a small bowl add the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and hot sauce and mix until combined.
    • Spread 1/3 of the sauce over the bacon with a spoon. Bake for 30 minutes on the center rack.
    • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread another 1/3 of the sauce over the top. Bake for another 20-25 minutes.
    • Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
    • Serve with leftover sauce.

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    Notes

  • Use ground beef that is 80%-85% lean to ensure a juicy meatloaf.
  • Don't over-mix the mixture or it can become tough and dry.
  • Use regular cut bacon, the thick slices take much longer to cook and can become a little chewy.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing, so all the juices seep back into the meat.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 6ServingsCalories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 45gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 1327mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19g
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    1. Lindy

      June 08, 2022 at 6:28 am

      I serve this meatloaf when winter comfort food is needed.
      Everyone loves it served with potato mash.
      I found a cup of milk is too much, I use 1/2 a cup, works well and meatloaf is still very moist.

    2. Wendie

      January 28, 2022 at 4:25 am

      So happy to hear that Robin 🙂

    3. robin

      January 27, 2022 at 7:35 pm

      I have tried this recipe and it is the best meatloaf I have ever had. my family loves it and begs for it. 🙂

    4. Wendie

      February 27, 2021 at 9:28 pm

      Don't be sorry, thanks for the great review 🙂

    5. sianmiguel

      February 25, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      5 stars
      i have varied this by making a "net" of bacon over top. its the same principle as making a lattice crust for pies. make it on parchment paper or foil and then lift on top of meatloaf to cover. im sorry wendie but i dont use the sauce, i just bake with bacon on top. personal preference though

    6. Wendie

      July 20, 2020 at 5:07 am

      Any leftover sauce would be for serving Dillon.

    7. Dillon

      July 19, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      So... what is the other 1/3 of the sauce for?

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