Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 1 mediumonion
chopped
- 2 clovesgarlic
minced
- 2 ½ lbmeatloaf mix )
(ground beef/pork/veal
- 2eggs
lightly beaten
- ⅝ cwhole milk
- ⅓ cketchup)
(+2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbspdijon mustard
- 1 ½ tbspworcestershire sauce
- ¼ cfresh parsley
minced
- 1 cpanko bread crumbs
- 2 tspkosher salt
- ½ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbspbrown sugar
- 12strips bacon
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchement or nonstick foil.
- 2
Heat the oil in a medium nonstick pan until it's hot, but not smoking. Add the onion and saute until transluent, about 3-5 mins. Add the garlic and saute 2 mins more. Cool to room temperature.
- 3
While the onion mixture is cooling, combine the remaining ingredients (except 2 Tbsp ketchup, brown sugar, and bacon) in a large bowl. Add the onion mixture and mix well to combine (I recommend using your hands to mix).
- 4
Form the meatloaf mixture into a rectangle loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Whisk 2 Tbsp ketcup with 1 Tbsp brown sugar and brush over the meatloaf.
- 5
Lay the strips of bacon over the meatloaf from short end to short end, overlapping slightly. Be sure the top, sides, and ends are completely covered.
- 6
Bake for about 1 hour - 1 hour, 15 mins, rotating the pan once or twice in the oven as it bakes. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and tent with foil. Allow it to sit for about 10 mins before slicing.
Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
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About this Recipe
Ready to elevate your weeknight dinner? This Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf redefines comfort food, delivering a truly special main dish that’s both hearty and incredibly flavorful. Say goodbye to dry, dull meatloaf and hello to a culinary triumph.
What makes this meatloaf stand out is the ingenious bacon crust, which crisps beautifully in the oven, and a homemade sweet and tangy ketchup glaze. The specific blend of ground beef, pork, and veal in the meatloaf mix ensures a deeply savory flavor and wonderfully tender texture that simply melts in your mouth.
You'll discover a perfectly moist and tender interior, rich with savory notes from the meat and aromatic vegetables like sautéed onion and garlic. Encasing it all is a deliciously crispy bacon exterior, adding an irresistible layer of texture to every bite. The sweet and tangy ketchup glaze, brightened with Dijon mustard and Worcestershire, bakes right into the bacon, creating a caramelized finish that makes this dish truly unforgettable. This is a satisfying main dish designed to be a standout on your dinner table.
While this recipe shines as written, you can easily adjust the glaze's sweetness by modifying the brown sugar to your taste. For a subtle herb variation, feel free to slightly increase the fresh parsley or even consider a tiny pinch of dried thyme in the meat mixture, though fresh parsley adds a vibrant lift. You could also experiment with different types of Dijon mustard for nuanced flavor shifts in the glaze.
Perfect for a comforting family meal or a casual gathering with friends, this bacon-wrapped meatloaf makes an impressive centerpiece. Serve it alongside your favorite mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying dinner.