MEATLOAF: Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf
Main Courses
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1½ teaspoons pepper
- 1 tablespoon Harissa Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Traditional Balsamic
- 3 tablespoons Neapolitan Herb Balsamic
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium finely chopped onion
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 eggs
- ½ pound sliced bacon
- 2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9x5-inch loaf pan with Harissa Infused Olive Oil.
- In large bowl, add 1½ pounds ground beef or ground turkey, 1½ teaspoons salt, 1½ teaspoons pepper, ¼ cup of Traditional Dark Balsamic Vinegar, ¼ cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, and 2 eggs; use your hands to mix ingredients together. Set aside.
- Place bacon slices across loaf pan side by side.
- Place half of the meatloaf mixture in bottom of loaf pan; sprinkle with 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup of mushrooms and place the rest of the meatloaf mixture on top.
- Fold hanging pieces of bacon over top to “wrap the meat”
- Bake about 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F).
SUGGESTION: Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies.
OPTIONAL: Mix ½ cup ketchup and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; pour on top of meatloaf while still hot.