The Spicy Olive’s Bacon Meatloaf
BACON CHEDDAR MEATLOAF
A delicious week night dinner option to make for your family! The Harissa olive oil and Neapolitan Herb balsamic add lots of flavor and the addition of bacon makes it wonderful!
Prep Time | 20 minutes |
Cook Time | 1 hour |
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 85-90% lean
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp back pepper
- 1 Tbsp The Spicy Olive's Harissa olive oil
- 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive's Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms sliced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 lb. sliced bacon
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
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Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9x5-inch loaf pan with Harissa Infused Olive Oil
- In large bowl, add 1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, ¼ cup of A-Premium Dark Vinegar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, and 2 eggs; use your hands to mix ingredients together. Set aside.
- Place bacon slices across loaf pan side by side. Place half of the meatloaf mixture in bottom of loaf pan; sprinkle with 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup of mushrooms and place the rest of the meatloaf mixture on top.
- Fold hanging pieces of bacon over top to “wrap the meat”. Bake about 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F).
- Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. Optional - Mix 1/2 cup ketchup and 1 tablespoon Neapolitan Herb balsamic vinegar; pour on top of meatloaf while still hot.