Best 8 Bacon Cheddar Meat Loaves Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our mouthwatering Bacon Cheddar Meat Loaves! These individual-sized meatloaves are a delightful twist on the classic dish, featuring a tender and juicy ground beef core wrapped in flavorful bacon and a gooey cheddar cheese center. Perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection, each meatloaf is a symphony of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

This article provides three tantalizing variations to suit every taste preference. The Classic Bacon Cheddar Meat Loaf is a timeless combination that showcases the harmonious blend of beef, bacon, and cheddar cheese. For those who enjoy a bit of spice, the Jalapeño Bacon Cheddar Meat Loaf adds a zesty kick with diced jalapeños and a spicy glaze. And for a smoky and tangy twist, the BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meat Loaf incorporates a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce that takes this dish to the next level.

Whether you're hosting a family dinner or preparing a special meal for two, our Bacon Cheddar Meat Loaves are guaranteed to be a hit. They're easy to make, customizable with your favorite ingredients, and sure to leave a lasting impression. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEESY BACON MEATLOAF



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Coat this Cheddar-and-bacon meatloaf with a sweet-and-savory glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix
1 cup dried plain breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
3/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-4 loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, Cheddar, bacon, chives, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix together until combined well. Transfer the mixture to prepared loaf pan. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the ketchup glaze. Bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF



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This bacon wrapped meatloaf is made with a blend of pork and beef and cooked in the classic loaf fashion. It's very meaty and a great family dinner.

Provided by Tom Judd

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork sausage
1 sleeve crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
⅔ cup ketchup
½ cup chopped onion
2 eggs
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 slices thick-cut bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) .
  • Combine ground beef, ground sausage, crushed crackers, ketchup, onion, eggs, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl until mixed thoroughly, using your hands for best results. Form mixture into a loaf shape.
  • Weave strips of bacon into a basket weave pattern. Place meatloaf in the center and carefully lift and transfer to a loaf pan, so bacon is on the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow to sit for 5 minutes before carefully flipping onto a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 149.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1112.5 mg, Sugar 7 g

BACON-TOPPED MEAT LOAF



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My family loves meat loaf-and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many other recipes over the years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside and a flavorful bacon topping dress it up just right for Sunday dinner! -Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chili sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 bacon strips, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bacon., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain; let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BACON-CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES



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It's easy to get your family eating healthier with menus as delicious as the one Tonya Vowels of Vine Grove, Kentucky shares here. Who'd ever guess that mini Bacon-Cheddar Meat Loaves this moist, tender and full of flavor could possibly be light-especially when topped with bacon and melted cheese!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 egg whites
1/2 cup crushed reduced-fat Ritz crackers (about 12 crackers)
1/3 cup plus 8 teaspoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 turkey bacon strips, cut in half

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, crackers, 1/3 cup cheese, onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four small loaves; place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top each with a half-strip of bacon., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BACON-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pieces bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef chuck
8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground veal
8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded (2 1/3 cups)
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, until crispy and fat renders, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving renderings in the skillet. Cook the onions and garlic in the pan drippings until brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk the eggs, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire, cream, salt, and pepper. Add the meat, cheese, parsley, and cooked onion. Chop and add the bacon. Mix with a fork until evenly blended. Whisk the glaze ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Dampen hands with water and on a foil-lined cookie sheet, pat mixture into a loaf shape. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 155 degrees F, about 1 hour. Spread the glaze onto the meatloaf after about 50 minutes. Let loaf rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calorie, Fat 42 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 38 grams

DAD'S CHEESY BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF



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This is a recipe my dad has been making for years. Great for the cheese and bacon lover-- it's a huge hit with crowds, even kids! And it's a great comfort food!

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small yellow onion, diced
6 slices bacon
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
1 tablespoon ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, eggs and 2 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Mix well, then add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and onion. Set mixture aside. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with bacon, widthwise. Place half of the meat mixture across the top of the bacon. Lay 3 of the 4 pieces of Cheddar cheese across the center of the meat, lengthwise. Cover the cheese with the second half of the meat mixture and mold the meat into a loaf shape. Pull the ends of the bacon up and around the loaf. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup thinly over the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven.
  • Cut the final piece of Cheddar cheese into slices and place on top of the meat loaf. Return the meat loaf to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the meat loaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 207.1 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 945.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BACON-CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES



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Make and share this Bacon-Cheddar Meat Loaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherri L.

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 loaves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 egg whites
1/2 cup crushed reduced-fat butter-flavored cracker
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
2 slices turkey bacon, strips cut in half
8 teaspoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, crackers, 1/3 cup cheese, onion, salt and pepper.
  • Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  • Shape into four small loaves; placed in an ungreased 11 x 7" baking dish.
  • Top each with a half strip of bacon.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 505.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 27.4

CHEDDAR AND BACON LOAF



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Sunday morning and you're reading the papers, savoring the lovely aroma of fried bacon as you wait for your Cheddar and bacon loaf to finish baking. This easy recipe only takes 40 minutes from start to finish, with no yeast or kneading involved - so enjoy.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 1 1lb loaf (10 slices)

Number Of Ingredients 10

butter, for greasing
4 slices streaky bacon
10 ounces all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch English mustard powder
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2in cubes
1 large egg
1 cup milk, plus 1 tbsp
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Grease the base and sides of a 1lb loaf tin and line the base with baking paper.
  • Snip the bacon into strips and dry-fry in a pan until crisp, then cool.
  • Meanwhile, put the flour, baking powder, salt and mustard powder into a bowl and stir. Add the cheese, bacon, egg, 1 cup milk and parsley. Stir well with a wooden spoon until it has a soft dropping consistency - add extra milk, if needed.
  • Spread in the tin and bake for 25 minutes, until risen, golden brown and just firm to the touch. Serve warm or cold, with butter and cheese, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1924.1, Fat 76.4, SaturatedFat 33.1, Cholesterol 366.9, Sodium 4721.6, Carbohydrate 235, Fiber 8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 68.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef: The better the quality of the ground beef, the better the meatloaf will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing the meatloaf mixture will make the meatloaf tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: A variety of seasonings will give the meatloaf flavor. Some common seasonings that are used in meatloaf include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Wrap the meatloaf in bacon: Wrapping the meatloaf in bacon will help to keep it moist and flavorful. Be sure to use thick-cut bacon so that it doesn't burn.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature: Baking the meatloaf at a low temperature will help to prevent it from drying out. The ideal baking temperature for meatloaf is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf.

Conclusion:

Bacon cheddar meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a hearty and filling meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its combination of ground beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, and seasonings, bacon cheddar meatloaf is a classic recipe that will never go out of style. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, be sure to give bacon cheddar meatloaf a try.

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