How to Make BBQ-Bacon Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

BBQ-Bacon Meatloaf is a delicious twist on the classic meatloaf dish. This recipe takes the comfort food favorite and elevates it with the addition of smoky bacon and a tangy BBQ sauce glaze. It's the perfect dish to serve at a family gathering, a casual dinner party, or just for a cozy night in. The combination of ground beef, bacon, and BBQ sauce creates a flavor-packed meatloaf that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices uncooked bacon
  • cooking spray
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup uncooked quick oats
  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place bacon slices in the freezer until firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine ground beef, milk, oats, Colby-Jack cheese, onion, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, eggs, garlic pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Remove bacon from the freezer and dice; add to the beef mixture. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly; I like to use a potato masher. Transfer into the prepared baking dish and form the top into a loaf. Evenly cover the top of the loaf with remaining barbecue sauce.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    457 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 1017mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 458mg