Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 717.66 kcal High 36%
- Protein 45.12 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 26.65 g 10%
- Total Fat 47.42 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 22.04 g High 110%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 232.24 mg High 77%
- Sodium 724.87 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 1.07 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.42 g --
- Added Sugars 2.31 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 332.59 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 4.36 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 135.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 128.05 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 3.55 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Dad's Bacon Wrapped Cheddar Stuffed Meatloaf is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 717.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Basil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 717.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf healthy?
- Dad's Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 717.66 calories and 45.12 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 724.87 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.04 g (110% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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