BBQ Bacon Meatloaf

Meatloaf patties wrapped in bacon are baked atop layers of brown sugar and barbeque sauce in this spin on a comfort food classic.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 632 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 slices bacon
• ¾ cup diced white onion
• ¾ cup finely crushed saltine crackers
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 3

Mix ground beef, milk, crackers, onion, eggs, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger together in a large bowl until ingredients are well mixed; divide into six even portions, roll into balls, and flatten into patties. Wrap each patty with 2 slices bacon.

Step 4

Spread brown sugar into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish in an even layer. Pour barbeque sauce evenly over the sugar. Arrange wrapped patties into the baking dish.

Step 5

Plate meatloaf patties and ladle sauce over them to serve.