Description
Grandma’s Crispy Maple Bacon Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, featuring savory beef, crunchy bacon, and a sweet maple glaze.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Milk
- Onion
- Garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Crispy bacon
- Maple syrup
- Ketchup
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
3. Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan. Lay the bacon slices over the top, tucking the ends underneath.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and ketchup. Brush half over the bacon-wrapped meatloaf, reserving the rest.
5. Bake for 45 minutes, then brush the remaining glaze on top and bake for another 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Pairs well with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a garden salad.
For crispy bacon, partially cook it before placing it on top of the meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80