Basket Weaved Bacon Meatloaf starts with a fabulous meatloaf recipe that is then is topped with a layer of cheddar cheese and bacon!
If you love meatloaf, Basket Weaved Bacon Meatloaf is a must try Best Ever meatloaf recipe! Try Garlic Mashed Potatoes as a side dish and you’ve got a dinner the family will love.
Nothing says comfort food quite like meatloaf. This recipe is easy to prepare, and what’s not to love about a layer of bacon. Doesn’t everything taste better with bacon!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs extra lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onions chopped
- 1 lb thick cut bacon 10-12 slices
- 4-5 slices aged cheddar cheese
- 1 can tomato paste small size
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in skillet and sauté onions until golden.
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In large mixing bowl, combine together ground beef, sautéd onions, Italian bread crumbs.
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Add slightly beaten egg, mix together.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Form into log and place in shallow baking pan.
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Spread thick layer of tomato paste over meatloaf.
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Add layer of cheddar cheese onto of tomato paste
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Top with basket woven bacon. Tuck edges under meatloaf.
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Bake uncovered 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours internal temperature 160º
Step by step instructions for basket weaved covered meatloaf.
assemble large enough layer of weaved bacon to cover meatloaf.
Place meatloaf into baking pan.
Cover meatloaf with thick layer of tomato paste.
Add layer of cheddar cheese slices.
Cover with layer of basket weaved bacon.
Another great meatloaf to try is Sicilian Meatloaf
Looks fabulous! Can’t wait to try this one!
Thanks Wanda, I think even Garrett could make this!