Guy Approved Meatloaf

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This smoky meatloaf is sure to be a hit! Like most guys, mine has never been a fan of meatloaf, but this recipe guarantees him back for seconds, thanks to some special ingredients.

Loaf of bacon wrapped meatloaf with a few slices resting on a cutting board.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • ½ cup barbecue sauce

  • ¾ cup crushed crackers

  • 1 cup crushed potato chips

  • ¾ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 6 slices bacon

Directions

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

  2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, eggs, onion, barbecue sauce, cracker crumbs, potato chips, liquid smoke, ground black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper; mix well.

  3. On a lightly greased cookie sheet, shape the mixture into a loaf. Lay the bacon slices across the width of the loaf so that the entire surface is covered. Cover the loaf loosely with foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

430 Calories
26g Fat
22g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 430
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1082mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 600mg 13%

* 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.