Glazed Bacon Meatloaf Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 8 hours 55 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔑 Keywords: Pork, Grains, Vegetable, Meat, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Winter, Weeknight, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Egg |
| 4 | Strips Bacon |
| 3 | Stalks Celery |
| 12 | Sprigs Parsley |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Cup No-Salt-Added Ketchup |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon Garlic |
| 1/3 | Cup Low-Sodium Worcestershire Sauce |
| 4 | Tablespoons Dijon Mustard |
| 3 | Teaspoons Dried Basil |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon Dried Thyme |
| 1/8 | Teaspoon Nutmeg |
| 1 | Pound Lean Ground Beef |
| – | No-Added-Salt Tomato Paste |
| 24 | Slices Baguette or French Bread |
| 2 | Tablespoons Olive Oil |
| 1 | Teaspoon Sugar |
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, beat together the egg and milk.
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Add the torn bread and let it absorb the liquid for about 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook the bacon until most but not all of the fat is rendered. Drain the bacon and set it aside to cool.
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Stir the bread mixture with a fork to blend.
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Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients, including the drained bacon, BUT NOT the beef, and mix thoroughly.
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Fold in the beef and mix to incorporate throughout, being careful to avoid mashing or overhandling the meat.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
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When you are ready to cook the meatloaf, preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and shape the meat into a loaf approximately 5 inches long and 3 inches high.
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Place in the middle of a low-sided baking pan and bake for 35 minutes.
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In a small bowl, whisk the glaze ingredients together.
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Brush the meatloaf with the glaze and bake for another 20 minutes.
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Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 574
- Fat Content: 41.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 145.3mg
- Sodium Content: 667.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 7.1g
- Protein Content: 33.3g
This Glazed Bacon Meatloaf recipe is perfect for a hearty and delicious meal, whether it’s for lunch, a snack, or even a potluck gathering. The combination of savory bacon, flavorful herbs, and a sweet glaze makes it a hit with both kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and budget-friendly, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy winter dinners. Give it a try and enjoy the comforting goodness of homemade meatloaf!