Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf

Name: Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices Bacon; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Bread Crumbs; 1 whole Diced Yellow Onion; 0.5 tsp Dried Basil; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 2 whole Eggs; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese; 2 lb Ground Beef; 3 tbsp Ketchup; 0.5 tsp Salt; 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese

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Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf delivers a rich, beefy bite with smoky bacon on the outside and pockets of melty sharp cheddar within. The herbs, onion, and a touch of ketchup create a balanced, juicy loaf with a crispy exterior. Great for a cozy family dinner or a hearty weekend meal that satisfies classic comfort-food cravings.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr 5 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, and 2 tablespoons of ketchup. Mix well, then add the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and onion. Set the mixture aside. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with the bacon, placing it widthwise. Spread half of the meat mixture over the bacon. Arrange 3 of the 4 pieces of Cheddar cheese lengthwise down the center of the meat. Cover the cheese with the remaining meat mixture and shape it into a loaf. Pull the ends of the bacon up and around the loaf. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup in a thin layer over the loaf.
3

Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven.
4

Slice the final piece of Cheddar cheese and place the slices on top of the meat loaf. Return the meat loaf to the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the meat loaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.