Description
This Ultimate Cheesy BBQ Bacon Stuffed Meatloaf is everything you could want in a comfort food dish—savory, satisfying, and packed with flavor. It’s loaded with cheesy goodness and smoky bacon, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork
- 1 cup (100g) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (60g) finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120ml) BBQ sauce (plus more for topping)
- 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until just combined; don’t overmix, or your meatloaf might turn out tough.
- Take about half of the meat mixture and press it into the bottom of your loaf pan to form the base. This layer should be about 1 inch thick.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, and crumbled bacon until well combined. Spread this cheesy filling evenly over the meat base.
- Take the remaining meat mixture and gently press it on top of the cheese filling, sealing the edges to prevent any leaking.
- Top the meatloaf with additional BBQ sauce for extra flavor and moisture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). You can check this with a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This helps keep it juicy!
Notes
Letting the meatloaf rest after baking is crucial. This helps the juices redistribute, making each slice tender and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 25
Keywords: meatloaf, cheesy meatloaf, BBQ bacon meatloaf, family recipe, comfort food