Meatloaf with Cheese and Bacon and a Bit of a Bite
Get ready to elevate comfort food with this irresistible Meatloaf with Cheese and Bacon and a Bit of a Bite! Combining juicy ground beef and pork, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, this meatloaf is pure savory indulgence. The addition of Worcestershire sauce and an optional touch of hot sauce creates a tantalizing kick, while a sweet and smoky ketchup glaze adds the perfect finishing touch. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes and baked to perfection, this recipe delivers moist, flavorful slices every time. Whether served with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies, this bacon-and-cheese-studded meatloaf is sure to be a dinner favorite. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional, for the kick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press it down evenly to shape the meatloaf.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and smoked paprika to make the glaze.
Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will help keep it moist and make it easier to cut.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy the cheesy, bacon-packed, slightly spicy goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.3 g | 423% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.1 g | 700% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1543 mg | 514% | |
| Sodium | 9395 mg | 408% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 331.4 g | 663% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1724 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 26.3 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 3705 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
