Bacon-Topped Venison Meat Loaf

Name: Bacon-Topped Venison Meat Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 cups soft bread crumbs; 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pound ground venison; 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage; 4 bacon strips

I caught my fiance eating this meat loaf cold, right out of the fridge! He encouraged me to send in the recipe. If you have a deer hunter in the family, be sure to give this a try.

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound ground venison
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
4 bacon strips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble venison and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with bacon strips.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 352 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, 581mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

Originally published as Venison Meatloaf in Country Extra November 2008

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DwanG

Mar 3, 2016

Winner!! Finally a new way to serve ground venison that is not an Italian meat sauce or iin chili (although we love them). I used the last of my ketchup in the meat loaf, so served with bar-b-que on the side. It was fabulous! I will be making this again.
sabel1960

Nov 12, 2012

This was the best meatloaf recipe I have ever had in my life,,,,My husband really does not like game,,but he couldn't even tell the difference,,,,this is now in my recipe box and I will make it many many more times
FiveFinncook

Nov 3, 2011

This is my favorite way to make Venison. Its so good. Hides all the game flavor.
christinagriffith

Dec 2, 2009

Very easy and tasty. I used 2 lbs venison ground with bacon. It worked very well.
cowgirl_In

Nov 5, 2008

My family loves this meatloaf. It has such a wonderful taste. Those who don't like venison will never know that it is not beef.