Bacon & Cheese Meat Loaf

Name: Bacon & Cheese Meat Loaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 1 loaf (8 servings).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup soft bread crumbs; 1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds ground beef; TOPPING:; 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

We created this recipe to convince my son to try meat loaf, adding blue cheese and bacon for flavor. It worked! —Lila Allen, Fallon, Nevada

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground beef
TOPPING:
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Directions

In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrot and onion; cook and stir until tender. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crumbled bacon, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings and carrot mixture. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly.
Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°.
In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; mix well. Pat onto meat loaf; let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Remove to a platter.

Editor's Note

To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 469 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 1072mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.

Originally published as Bacon Blue Cheese Meatloaf in Taste of Home February/March 2013

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PrplMonky5

Feb 26, 2017

My husband and I really liked this. My only complaint is that I thought it was a bit too salty. I'll cut back on that next time. The cut the recipe in half and used dried sage and chives for the top. I loved the blue cheese flavor. I actually make sandwiches from the leftover meatloaf slices. Because the meatloaf was only half as big, I think I only had it in the oven for about 50 minutes. This was very good, I'd make this again.
judontmesswithme

Oct 9, 2016

Excellent meat loaf. I made this for the second time recently, and it's just so good. I had to increase my prior rating, because I think it'll be made more often now that my family is requesting it.
debstamp

Jan 5, 2015

to quote my husband..."This is totally awesome!" The bleu cheese made this so tasty. I will definitely be making this one again!
overthetop55

Jan 12, 2014

very tasty with the blue cheese on top. I substituted the fresh spice with 1/2 tsp each of dried spice.
kimmerrou

Nov 30, 2013

My brother-in-law made this for a Sunday dinner and it was a hit even those who did not like blue cheese thought that this was a GREAT meatloaf. YUM!
rustedgold1

Nov 2, 2013

As a huge fan of bleu cheese, I found this to be very good. Unfortunately my husband doesn't like bleu cheese so I may not make this often but when I do I will enjoy it completely!
chinadoll2008

May 23, 2013

Very good but a little peppery. Will use less next time. Love the veggies mixed inside and the cheese on top. Such a nice change from the meat loaf recipes with the ketchup on top (which I don't like). Very impressed!
jesboc

Apr 17, 2013

Great meatloaf
Geri Johnson

Mar 19, 2013

Now my husband's favorite meat loaf.
NatalieShae

Mar 1, 2013

My new favorite meat loaf recipe...and I've tried quite a few!