This homemade bacon meatloaf is full of so much good flavor. A juicy meatloaf wrapped in bacon for extra flavor in every bite. This meal will quickly become a staple in your home. Let's make this meal together!
Growing up, one of my favorite meals my mom made was her bacon meatloaf. We all knew she was making it when our home would smell like bacon at 5 pm. Before we could say a prayer before our meal, part of that bacon was picked off by 3 little hands. We just couldn't help ourselves.
Meatloaf is something that is a simple recipe to make but can often be overlooked. At least I know I can forget about it. Although, every time it is made, I think to myself, "I need to make this more often."
This meatloaf is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your home. Making it a great last-minute recipe when you just can't decide what to make.
The balance of the different ingredients in this meatloaf really makes it tasty - the bacon, oats for binding, and simple seasonings.
Don't forget to save this recipe so you can come back to it again and again! Because we know you'll want to when you make it once. Now let's make this bacon meatloaf together!
Why You'll Love This Bacon Meatloaf Recipe
Simple - This bacon meatloaf recipe is very simple. There are no special steps or ingredients within the recipe.
One bowl - If you really wanted to, you could make this recipe all within your baking dish. But it really is just one bowl and a pan that is needed.
Delicious - The bacon combined with the ground beef and seasonings makes for a juicy and delicious meal. One that the whole family will love!
The Best Sides for Bacon Meatloaf
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese - Our creamy and flavorful butternut squash mac and cheese would be a refreshing pairing to this bacon meatloaf.
Homemade Dinner Rolls - Our easy dinner rolls have a slight sweetness to them. A great addition to really any dinner!
Roasted Broccoli - Roasted broccoli is a favorite in our home. The ingredients in this recipe are simple and ensure crispy broccoli!
Mashed Potatoes - You can never go wrong with a creamy mashed potato. A classic side for a good meatloaf.
Bacon Meatloaf FAQs
Is it better to cook meatloaf covered or uncovered?
Meatloaf does not need to be covered. However, if you are concerned about your meatloaf burning for some reason, you can cover it for 45 minutes, then uncover the last 15.
What temperature should bacon meatloaf be cooked at?
Bacon meatloaf is cooked at 350 degrees.
Can bacon meatloaf be frozen?
Yes! Bacon meatloaf is a meal that does well in the freezer. It is a great meal to have in the freezer for those nights where you just don't feel like cooking. Bacon meatloaf does well in the freezer frozen or thawed. To freeze it raw, shape it then wrap it in plastic wrap then foil. To freeze the meatloaf after it is baked, allow it to cool completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap then foil.
Ingredients
Ground beef - 80/20 ground beef helps with juiciness and flavor.
Eggs - Eggs are a necessity as they act as part of the binding agent for our meatloaf.
Oats - Oats are the second binding agent in this recipe.
Onion - A thinly diced onion throughout the meatloaf adds great flavor as well as texture.
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Bacon
Tools You May Need
Large Mixing Bowl
Wooden Spoon/Spatula
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Baking Dish
How to Make Bacon Meatloaf Step-by-Step
To start, in a large mixing bowl, add in all of the ingredients - ground beef, eggs, oats, diced onion, and spices. The only thing we aren't adding in right now is the bacon. Mix that well until all ingredients are incorporated into one.
Next, take a baking pan and shape the mixed ingredients into a loaf in that pan. Making sure that it is as even as possible throughout so that it bakes evenly.
Add the slices of bacon longways on the meatloaf. Covering the top and the sides.
Bake at 350 for about an hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160. I would start checking it around 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, check every 10 minutes or so. That way it gets perfectly done and not overdone. Another way to tell it's done is if you stick a thermometer in it and the juices that run out of it are clear and not bloody.
Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
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Bacon Meatloaf
This bacon meatloaf is juicy and full of flavor! It is made with simple ingredients that you most likely already have around your home. This bacon meatloaf will be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 5 slices of bacon
- 1 cup oats
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- To start, in a large mixing bowl, add in all of the ingredients except this bacon - 2 pounds ground beef, 1 diced yellow onion, 2 eggs, 1 cup oats, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper. Mix until fully combined into one.
- In a baking dish, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape. Distributing the meat evenly so it bakes evenly throughout.
- Place the meatloaf in a 350-degree preheated oven and bake for about an hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Check the meatloaf around 45 minutes to see the temperature and from there check every 15 or so. This will keep your meatloaf from getting overdone.
- Once baked, serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
- To see if your meatloaf is done, you can stick a knife in it and if the juices run clear, you know it is fully cooked through! If the juices are still a bit bloody, it needs some time.
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