Dad's Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Meat Loaf

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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!

Submitted by Ashley
Updated on October 17, 2022
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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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 6 slices bacon

  • 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into quarters

  • 1 tablespoon ketchup

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 9x13 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

589 Calories
38g Fat
17g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 589
% 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 87%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
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.