Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

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

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine beef, sausage, crackers, ketchup, onion, eggs, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl until mixed thoroughly, using hands for best results. Form mixture into a loaf shape.

Step 3

Weave bacon strips into a basket weave pattern. Place meatloaf in the center; carefully lift and transfer to a loaf pan so that bacon is on the bottom and sides of the pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 1/2 hours, or until no longer pink in the center. 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.