Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

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🥓🧀 Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf 🍖🔥

Juicy • Cheesy • Crispy • Ultimate Comfort Food

If you LOVE hearty, cheesy, comfort meals, you need this recipe in your life! This Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf takes classic meatloaf to the next level. It’s juicy on the inside, filled with gooey melted mozzarella, and wrapped in crispy smoky bacon. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or when you simply want to impress everyone at the table.

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🧾 Ingredients

🥩 For the Meatloaf:

  • 1½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)
  • ½ cup chopped parsley (optional)

🧀 For the Filling:

  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese (block or thick sticks work best)

🥓 For the Outside:

  • 10–12 slices bacon

🍅 For the Glaze (Optional but Delicious):

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard

👨‍🍳 Preparation Method

Step 1: Prepare the Meat Mixture

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Mix gently with your hands until just combined (don’t overmix to keep it tender).

Step 2: Form & Stuff

  1. On parchment paper, flatten the meat mixture into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
  2. Place mozzarella in the center, leaving space around the edges.
  3. Carefully roll the meat over the cheese, sealing the edges tightly so the cheese doesn’t leak out.

Step 3: Wrap with Bacon

  1. Lay bacon strips vertically on parchment paper, slightly overlapping.
  2. Place the stuffed meatloaf on top.
  3. Wrap the bacon around the loaf and tuck ends underneath.

Step 4: Add Glaze

Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Brush generously over the bacon-wrapped loaf.

Step 5: Bake

  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • For extra crisp bacon, broil for 3–5 minutes at the end.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

🔥 Cooking Tips & Methods

✔️ Do not overmix – keeps meatloaf tender
✔️ Use block mozzarella – melts better than shredded
✔️ Let it rest – prevents cheese from spilling out
✔️ Line pan with foil – easier cleanup
✔️ Can be cooked in:

  • Oven (best method)
  • Air fryer (small loaf version)
  • Smoker (adds amazing flavor)

📜 A Little History

Meatloaf dates back to ancient Rome, but the modern American version became popular during the Great Depression as a budget-friendly way to stretch meat. Over time, creative cooks began stuffing and wrapping it with cheese and bacon, turning it into the indulgent comfort dish we love today.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

This dish pairs perfectly with:

  • Creamy mashed potatoes
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Garlic butter green beans
  • Fresh garden salad

❤️ Why People Love This Recipe

🥓 Crispy smoky bacon
🧀 Gooey melted cheese center
🍖 Juicy flavorful beef
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-approved comfort meal
🔥 Perfect for gatherings

This is not just meatloaf… it’s a SHOWSTOPPER!

🏁 Conclusion

Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf is the ultimate upgrade to a classic favorite. It’s rich, satisfying, and guaranteed to impress. Whether it’s Sunday dinner or a special occasion, this recipe delivers comfort and flavor in every bite.

If you love hearty, cheesy comfort food, this one’s for you 🥰

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