Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
This Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf recipe is easy enough to cook up for weeknight dinners, but also impressive enough for a dinner party!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 10 slices traditional bacon, (not thick-cut)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on the stove over medium high heat.
- Add the onions, saute for 4-5 minutes, add the garlic and saute for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Add the ground pork, ground beef, eggs, thyme, steak seasoning, balsamic vinegar and breadcrumbs to a large bowl.
- Add the cooked onion and garlic, then use your hands to combine everything.
- Once the mixture is combined, weave the 10 strips of bacon together on a cutting board.
- Place the meatloaf mixture on top of the bacon.
- Wrap the bacon around the meatloaf.
- Grab a metal baking rack, and place on the bottom of the meatloaf.
- Flip the meatloaf over onto the baking rack, then place the baking rack on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and cook for 1 hour.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Gluten Free: Substitute gluten-free Italian breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten free.
- Keto: Substitute pork panko crumbs to make this recipe keto-friendly.
- Make Ahead: this recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Temperature: the meatloaf should reach an internal temperature of 160°F before it is removed from the oven.
- Leftovers: leftover bacon wrapped meatloaf will last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 970kcal (49%)Carbohydrates 18g (6%)Protein 51g (102%)Fat 75g (115%)Saturated Fat 26g (130%)Cholesterol 280mg (93%)Sodium 739mg (31%)Potassium 901mg (26%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 3g (3%)Vitamin A 280mg (6%)Vitamin C 8.3mg (10%)Calcium 113mg (11%)Iron 5.4mg (30%)
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