Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

This mozzarella stuff, bacon wrapped meatloaf is so easy to make and so delicious! My kids are always asking for seconds when I make this recipe!

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Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

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Ingredients

  

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 pound Italian sausage ground
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 8-10 slices thin-cut bacon
• 6-8 ounces mozzarella cheese cubed
• 1/3 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• In a large bowl mix ground beef, Italian sausage, egg, breadcrumbs and spices.
• Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper overhanging the sides.
• Remove the parchment paper and lay flat on counter.
• Carefully lay the bacon one piece at a time next to each other on the parchment.
• Shape meat mixture into a long log with ⅔ of the meat mixture and lay on top of the bacon.
• Make a groove in the middle and add the mozzarella cheese to it.
• Carefully pick up the parchment paper with the bacon/meat mixture and place it in the loaf pan parchment and all.
• Cover the top with the remaining meat mixture. Lay 2 pieces of bacon lengthwise over the loaf.
• Fold the other bacon strips over on top to cover entirely bacon.
• Spread with ⅓ cup of the barbecue sauce.
• Bake in the middle of the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven and carefully spread out the barbecue sauce.
• Continue baking for another 20 minutes before turning the heat up to 400° F for the last 5-10 minutes to crisp the bacon.
• Let sit for about 10 minutes.
• VERY carefully pick up parchment paper, being cautious to not spill any bacon grease.
• Place parchment paper/meatloaf on counter or a cutting board and use a paper towel to soak up any excess grease.
• Move meatloaf to serving platter and slice.

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