cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped meatloaf

Name: Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pound(s) 80/20 ground beef; 1 1/4 pound(s) 90/10 ground beef; 1 cup(s) Panko bread crumbs; 1 - envelope beefy onion dry soup mix; 2 large eggs; 1 cup(s) French fried onions; 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/4 cup(s) ketchup; 4 - Colby Jack cheese sticks (from a 10 ounce pkg); 1 pound(s) hickory smoked bacon, uncooked

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Susan Bickta

Kutztown, PA

Updated on Feb 13, 2021

A local microbrew pub has a wonderful meatloaf on its menu. This is my version of their delicious dish. The French fried onions give this meatloaf a wonderful onion taste, and wrapping the meatloaf in bacon makes it so moist and flavorful. I hope you'll try it!!

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Inside of the Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf.

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This is how you make meatloaf night spectacular. When you cut into the oniony and moist meatloaf and find the gooey cheese, it's a nice surprise. The bacon is nice and crisp once baked. If you need a meal that'll feed a family, add this meatloaf to your menu.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 55 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds 80/20 ground beef
1 1/4 pounds 90/10 ground beef
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 - envelope beefy onion dry soup mix
2 large eggs
1 cup French fried onions
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
4 - Colby Jack cheese sticks (from a 10 ounce pkg)
1 pound hickory smoked bacon, uncooked

How To Make cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped meatloaf

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13X9-inch baking pan with non-stick aluminum foil. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Panko, dry soup mix, eggs, French fried onions, water, and ketchup. Mix well with hands.
Step 3

Form into a "football" shape loaf and place in prepared baking pan.
Step 4

Make a "trench" down the middle of the loaf. Place cheese sticks in the trench, breaking to fit.
Step 5

Re-shape top of loaf covering cheese completely with meat.
Step 6

Cover all exposed meat with bacon.
Step 7

Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until done and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Step 8

Garnish slices with additional French fried onions if desired and serve with your favorite barbeque sauce on the side.
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