How to Make Bacon and Brown Sugar Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

This Bacon and Brown Sugar Meatloaf recipe is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food. It combines the savory flavor of bacon with the sweet taste of brown sugar to create a mouthwatering dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're looking for a hearty weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for a special occasion, this meatloaf is an easy and satisfying option.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • ¾ cup crushed unsalted saltine crackers
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 slices bacon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread ketchup over the bottom of the loaf pan; spread brown sugar over the ketchup.
  • Combine ground beef, crackers, eggs, onion, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan. Lay bacon strips on top in a lattice or other pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and bacon is cooked, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    343 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 602mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 369mg