Name: Mozzarella-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); ½ lb ground pork; 2 eggs; 1 cup breadcrumbs; ½ cup milk; 1 small onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ⅓ cup ketchup; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 8 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded; 10–12 bacon strips

Description

Juicy meatloaf stuffed with melty mozzarella and wrapped in bacon for the ultimate comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
½ lb ground pork
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ cup milk
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
8 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
10–12 bacon strips

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Instructions

Soak breadcrumbs in milk.
Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Combine meats, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion mixture, and seasonings.
Shape meat, add mozzarella, and seal.
Wrap with bacon.
Bake at 375°F until internal temp reaches 160°F.
Rest before slicing.

Notes

Let rest before cutting.

Freeze before baking if making ahead.

Great with mashed potatoes or green beans.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven-Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 520 per serving
Sugar: 7g
Fat: 36g