Comfort food classics are always a hit with kids and adults alike, whether it’s slow cooker beef stew, stovetop mac and cheese, or this incredibly delicious bacon meatloaf. This is the best meatloaf I’ve ever tasted!
Bacon wrapped meatloaf ingredients
To make this recipe, you’ll need olive oil, onion, garlic, ground beef, salt, pepper, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, Italian style breadcrumbs, ketchup, bacon and parsley. If you want to make a meal of this meatloaf, add some fabulous side dishes like oven baked potatoes, roasted green beans or sauteed mushrooms. Imagine the feast you could enjoy with friends and family.
How do you make bacon wrapped meatloaf?
This recipe starts with the meat mixture. Combine cooked onion and garlic in a bowl with ground beef, beef broth, eggs, breadcrumbs and seasonings. Once you have your meatloaf mixture, place it on a sheet pan and form the meat into a loaf shape. Spread a little ketchup evenly across the loaf and it is ready for the bacon. Wrap slices of bacon around the loaf, give it quick brush with more ketchup and put the baking sheet of meatloaf in the oven. After the meatloaf bakes, let it rest for a few minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Tips for bacon wrapped meatloaf
I recommend using 90% lean beef, as it has plenty of flavor and is not greasy. Do not use thick cut bacon as it will take a lot longer to crisp up in the oven. Keep an eye on the meatloaf during the last part of the baking process. If the top looks overly browned before the inside is cooked through, you can cover the top with foil. I like to serve this meatloaf on a bed of mashed potatoes with a vegetable on the side such as green beans, asparagus or broccoli. Bacon wrapped meatloaf makes great leftovers and stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze cooked meatloaf for up to 2 months. I prepare to shape this meatloaf free form rather than putting it in a loaf pan to make sure the bacon can crisp up on all sides.
Flavor Variations
This recipe is delicious as-is, but you can also change up some of the ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
Protein: Try swapping out the ground beef for ground turkey, ground pork or ground chicken. Vegetables: You can add some cooked veggies to your meat such as bell peppers or mushrooms. Sauce: Instead of ketchup try BBQ sauce or Heinz chili sauce. For a sweet and savory loaf, stir 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the ketchup topping. Add-Ins: Feel free to add other ingredients to the meatloaf such as hot sauce, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, crispy french fried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika or even chili powder.
Bacon wrapped meatloaf takes a classic comfort food and makes it even better! This recipe is great for parties, pot lucks or dinner at home.
