Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf With Cheese
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf With Cheese is a decadent, hearty dish featuring crispy bacon, melty cheese, and a sweet tangy glaze that makes every bite unforgettable for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 lbs 900g ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian seasoned
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes optional
For the Bacon Wrap
- 10 –12 slices thick-cut bacon
For the Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment; lightly grease a loaf pan if using.
- Heat oil in a small skillet, sauté diced onion 3–4 minutes, add garlic 30 seconds, then let cool.
- Combine breadcrumbs and milk, let soak 2 minutes, then add ground beef, eggs, cooled onion mixture, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes; fold in shredded cheese.
- Shape mixture into a 9-inch loaf on the prepared pan; add extra cheese layer in the center if desired.
- Lay bacon slices overlapping, wrap around loaf, tucking ends underneath, seam-side down on the pan.
- Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard; brush half over the loaf.
- Bake 45 minutes, brush remaining glaze, bake 20–25 more minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F; tent with foil if bacon browns too fast.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing to redistribute juices.