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🔥 Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf – The Ultimate Comfort Food!

Juicy, smoky, and wrapped in crispy bacon—comfort food at its finest!

Hearty Meat Dishes 🍗

🥓 Juicy, smoky, and wrapped in crispy bacon! 🔥🍖

Juicy, cheesy, and wrapped in crispy bacon – this is meatloaf on a whole new level!

If you think meatloaf is just an ordinary dish, think again! This version is stuffed with gooey melted cheese and hard-boiled eggs, wrapped in smoky bacon, and glazed with sweet barbecue sauce.

It’s rich, comforting, and packed with flavor, making it perfect for a family dinner, special occasion, or even meal prep. Let’s dive in and create the ultimate bacon-wrapped meatloaf! 🔥

A golden-brown bacon-wrapped meatloaf sliced to reveal its cheesy, egg-filled center, garnished with crisp green lettuce.

🏆 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Juicy & flavorful – No dry meatloaf here!

Stuffed with cheesy goodness – Because cheese makes everything better. 🧀

Wrapped in bacon – Need we say more? 🥓

Sweet & smoky glaze – That barbecue sauce finish is next-level!

Great for meal prep – Leftovers taste even better!

🥩 Ingredients

Ingredients for savory meatloaf with bacon, eggs, ground meat, onion, garlic, herbs, spices, breadcrumbs, cheese, and bread slices on countertop.

For the Meatloaf:

  • 500 g ground pork (or a mix of pork & beef for extra flavor)
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • A handful of parsley (chopped)
  • 2 slices of bread (soaked in water & squeezed dry)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 40 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg (for binding)

For the Filling:

  • 5 hard-boiled eggs
  • 50 g grated cheese (cheddar, gouda, or your favorite)

For the Wrapping & Glaze:

  • 7 slices of smoked bacon (thin-cut works best)
  • Barbecue sauce (for that sticky, caramelized glaze)

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Mix the Meatloaf Base

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, and squeezed bread.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin.
  • Mix everything until well combined—don’t overmix, or the meatloaf might get too dense!

2️⃣ Assemble the Meatloaf

  • Lay out a sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface.
  • Press half of the meat mixture into a rectangular shape on the foil.
  • Arrange the grated cheese and boiled eggs in a line down the center.
  • Cover with the remaining meat mixture, sealing the edges tightly.

3️⃣ Wrap with Bacon

  • Lay the bacon slices over the meatloaf, slightly overlapping.
  • Tuck the edges underneath so everything stays in place.
  • Wrap the entire loaf tightly in the foil.

4️⃣ Bake to Perfection

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place the wrapped meatloaf on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Unwrap the foil, brush the top generously with barbecue sauce, and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.

5️⃣ Rest & Serve

  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing—this helps keep it juicy!
  • Serve with salad, roasted veggies, or creamy mashed potatoes.

🍽️ What to Serve It With

This bacon-wrapped masterpiece pairs perfectly with:

Mashed potatoes – Because gravy and meatloaf = happiness. 🥔

Roasted veggies – A simple, healthy balance. 🥕

Garlic bread – You’ll want something to soak up that barbecue glaze. 🥖

Crispy fries – Because why not? 🍟

🔎 Pro Tips & Variations

🔹 Want it extra juicy? Add a splash of milk when mixing the meat.

🔹 No breadcrumbs? Use crushed crackers or rolled oats instead.

🔹 More spice? Add chili flakes for a little heat! 🌶️

🔹 Love crispy bacon? After baking, broil the meatloaf for 2-3 minutes to get the bacon extra crispy.

❓ Poll: What’s Your Favorite Meatloaf Style?

🥓 Bacon-wrapped – Because everything is better with bacon!

🧀 Cheesy & stuffed – Bring on the melty goodness!

🔥 Spicy kick – Extra heat, please!

🥩 Classic & simple – Can’t beat a traditional meatloaf!

(Vote in the comments below!)

🔥 Final Thoughts

This bacon-wrapped meatloaf is juicy, cheesy, smoky, and packed with flavor—everything you could want in comfort food. Make it for a family dinner, meal prep, or just because you love amazing flavors!

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