Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf is covered in crispy bacon and a brown sugar/ketchup glaze. This moist and tender meatloaf really packs the flavor.

Anything wrapped in bacon is better right? The bacon gets wonderfully crispy and adds both saltiness and smokiness, plus it helps keep the meatloaf moist.

This flavorful meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite. It makes a very economical and filling meal. I love to serve it with mashed potatoes or mac and cheese and green beans or peas. (The meatloaf in the pictures is served on top of mashed potatoes. The potatoes soak up the juices from the meatloaf and get so flavorful.)

Leftovers reheat well and can easily be made into a scrumptious meatloaf sandwich. Yum!!

Tips for making Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf:

• I like to use ground chuck for meatloaf. It has a higher fat content and results in a moist and tender meatloaf. You can use a leaner ground beef, but if you go too lean you risk having a dry meatloaf.
• Ground turkey can be used instead of ground beef for a healthier version.
• It’s fine to mix the meatloaf ingredients a day in advance. Then you practically have it ready to pop in the oven.
• Let the meatloaf cool some before slicing so that it doesn’t all fall apart.

Saltine crackers and egg for a great binder for this meatloaf and help hold it together. Garlic, onion, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and parsley add flavor. Add just a splash of apple cider vinegar helps perk the flavors up.

More Meatloaf Recipes:

• Classic Meatloaf
• Bourbon and Coke Meatloaf
• Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf
• Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
• Italian Meatloaf

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