Mouthwatering Cheesy Bacon Meat Loaf

This is a recipe my dad has been making for years. Great for the cheese and bacon lover– it’s a huge hit with crowds, even kids! And it’s a great comfort food!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2poundsground beef

  • 2eggs

  • 2tablespoonsketchup

  • 1cupdry bread crumbs

  • 1tablespoonParmesan cheese

  • 1teaspoongarlic powder

  • ½teaspoonkosher salt

  • ½teaspoondried oregano

  • ½teaspoondried basil

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1smallyellow onion, diced

  • 6slicesbacon

  • 8ouncessharp Cheddar cheese, cut into quarters

  • 1tablespoonketchup

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Combine ground beef, eggs and 2 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Mix well, then add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and onion. Set mixture aside. Line the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan with bacon, widthwise. Place half of the meat mixture across the top of the bacon. Lay 3 of the 4 pieces of Cheddar cheese across the center of the meat, lengthwise. Cover the cheese with the second half of the meat mixture and mold the meat into a loaf shape. Pull the ends of the bacon up and around the loaf. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup thinly over the loaf.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven.

  4. Cut the final piece of Cheddar cheese into slices and place on top of the meat loaf. Return the meat loaf to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the meat loaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories589
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
38g
48%
Saturated Fat
17g
87%
Cholesterol
207mg
69%
Sodium
946mg
41%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
44g
Vitamin C
2mg
11%
Calcium
345mg
27%
Iron
4mg
24%
Potassium
513mg
11%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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