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Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf

A new spin on an old standby - beef, pork, bacon, and Cheddar cheese. And the sauce on top is a surprise!

Adapted from Gift of Hospitality

Cooking Method
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 55 min Rest Time: 5 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 6
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

A new spin on an old standby - beef, pork, bacon, and Cheddar cheese. And the sauce is a surprise!

Adapted from Gift of Hospitality

Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 2/3 cups breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Ranch dressing
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 

  2. Cook bacon in a large pan over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel (leaving the grease in the pan), then chop into fine pieces.

  3. Add the onions to the bacon grease and cook 3-4 minutes or until soft. Remove from the pan and discard the grease.

  4. In a large bowl combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, cheese, salt, and the cooked bacon and onions. Mix gently with your hands until well combined.

  5. Pour the mixture on a baking sheet with a rimmed edge or into a large casserole dish. Shape the mixture into a loaf, pressing firmly to keep the ingredients together.

  6. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. While it is cooking, whisk together the ketchup and Ranch dressing in a small bowl and set aside.

  7. At the end of cooking, remove the pan from the oven. Pour the ketchup mixture over the loaf, covering it evenly. Return it to the oven and cook for 10 more minutes.

  8. Remove from the oven and let the loaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 340kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 130mg44%
Sodium 1144mg48%
Potassium 427mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 6g
Protein 27g54%

Calcium 15 mg
Iron 12 mg
Vitamin D 26 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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