🥓 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! 🔥
🏆 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
For the Meatloaf:
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500 g ground pork (or a mix of pork & beef for extra flavor)
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1 medium onion (finely chopped)
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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A handful of parsley (chopped)
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2 slices of bread (soaked in water & squeezed dry)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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2 tsp paprika
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½ tsp ground cumin
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40 g breadcrumbs
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1 egg (for binding)
For the Filling:
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5 hard-boiled eggs
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50 g grated cheese (cheddar, gouda, or your favorite)
For the Wrapping & Glaze:
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7 slices of smoked bacon (thin-cut works best)
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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
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Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing—this helps keep it juicy!
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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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