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Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

4.86 from 34 votes

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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