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    Southern Meatloaf Recipe (Bacon Wrapped)

    Published: May 13, 2019 · Modified: Jun 15, 2020 by Sally · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    Southern meatloaf with smoky bacon and savory barbecue sauce - a simple meatloaf to make, moist and delicious, quick to prep for the oven, and special enough for company.

    Plus, the added broccoli provides extra texture, flavor, and nutrition.

    Southern Meatloaf (Bacon Wrapped)

    Fabulous served with my Sauteed Broccoli and Cheesy Mashed Potatoes.

    One of the keys to this moist and flavorful bacon wrapped Southern meatloaf, is the addition of the sauteed vegetables and the milk-soaked bread.

    Add to that the smoky bacon and barbecue sauce - OH SO YUMMY!

    Southern Meatloaf (Bacon Wrapped)

    Making Southern Barbecue Meatloaf

    In a large skillet, add bacon fat (or other fat of choice), onions, garlic, and broccoli and cook on medium until veggies are softened (10-15 minutes). Let cool a bit after cooking.

    In a small bowl, break up bread in small pieces. Pour milk over bread until just to the top of the bread. Let soak while mixing other ingredients.

    Meanwhile, while bread is soaking and veggies are cooking, crack eggs into large mixing bowl and beat with a fork or whisk.

    Add ground beef, pork, oregano, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and mix well with your hands to incorporate.

    Add soaked bread to meat mixture and blend in with hands. Add warm veggies to meat mixture and incorporate thoroughly.

    In a large un-greased 13 x 9 casserole dish, place the meat mixture and form into a long loaf, taking care to form it evenly in height along its length (for even cooking).

    Position bacon strips across meatloaf cross-wise and tuck under to secure.

    Southern Meatloaf (Bacon Wrapped)

    Place casserole dish in the oven and cook for 1-½ hours or until meat thermometer registers 160 F in several middle spots of the loaf.

    Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with BBQ sauce.

    Old Fashioned Meatloaf

    ... as good as it gets! With bacon, barbecue sauce, broccoli - delicious AND nutritious! Try it and lemme know what you think!

    Enjoy with a side salad, side vegetable, and bread of choice. My Southern biscuits go with everything!

    Goes perfectly with my Creamed Sweetcorn, Cream of Peas, or my Green Beans Aldmondine! Also great served with a cup or bowl of my easy, cheesy Crock Pot Potato Soup.

    Hope you enjoy this moist, satisfying bacon meatloaf as much as my family and I do! Bon appetite, ya'll!

    You may also love my Spaghetti Bolognaise recipe - simple yet so delicious pasta sauce!

    Other Recipes to Try:

    • Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake
    • Corn Potato Chowder (Easy, Hearty & Delicious!)
    • Baked Mahi Mahi Recipe (Simple & So Flavorful!)
    • Authentic Jambalaya Recipe (Lots of Spicy Flavors!)
    • Turkey Ala King (Using Leftover Turkey or Chicken)
    • London Broil Crock Pot Recipe (with Built-In Gravy)

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    Southern Meatloaf (Bacon Wrapped)

    Southern Meatloaf Recipe (Bacon Wrapped)

    Southern meatloaf with smoky bacon and savory barbecue sauce - easy to
    make, moist and delicious, quick to prep for the oven, and special
    enough for company.
    5 from 16 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours hours
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 569kcal
    Author: Sally

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon bacon fat or olive oil
    • 1 cup fresh broccoli, finely chopped
    • 1 medium onion, chopped (1-½ to 2 cups)
    • 2 Tbs garlic, minced
    • 2 slices bread (heels are fine - that's what I used)
    • ½ to ¾ cup milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
    • 1 pound ground pork (or another pound of ground beef)
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
    • 2 teaspoon dry ground oregano
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 7 strips bacon, uncooked

    BBQ Sauce

    • 1 cup tomato ketchup
    • 4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 teaspoon paprika

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F.
    • In a large skillet, add bacon fat (or other fat of choice), onions, garlic, and broccoli and cook on medium until veggies are softened (10-15 minutes). Let cool a bit after cooking.
    • In a small bowl, break up bread in small pieces. Pour milk over bread until just to the top of the bread. Let soak while mixing other ingredients.
    • Meanwhile, while bread is soaking and veggies are cooking, crack eggs into large mixing bowl and beat with a fork or whisk.
    • Add ground beef, pork, oregano, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and mix well with your hands to incorporate.
    • Add soaked bread to meat mixture and blend in with hands.
    • Add warm veggies to meat mixture and incorporate thoroughly.
    • In a large ungreased 13 x 9 casserole dish, place the meat mixture and form into a long loaf, taking care to form it evenly in height along its length (for even cooking).
    • Position bacon strips across meatloaf cross-wise and tuck under to secure.
    • Place casserole dish in the oven and cook for 1-½ hours or until meat thermometer registers 160 F in several middle spots of the loaf. Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with BBQ sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Irina says

      February 26, 2020 at 5:48 am

      5 stars
      It sounds that anything wrapped in bacon is delicious! Here we go... This meatloaf wrapped in bacon is worth trying:)

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 5:51 am

        Thanks Irina!

        Reply
    2. Kushigalu says

      February 26, 2020 at 2:31 am

      5 stars
      Such a creative idea. I have never tried wrapping meatloaf in bacon. So delicious

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 3:13 am

        Thanks Kushigalu!

        Reply
    3. Amy Chung says

      February 26, 2020 at 1:44 am

      5 stars
      OMG......this look amazing!!! I live in Australia and the summer is coming to an end...aaarghh! And it's getting cooler so always looking for more comfort food when that happens. This recipe would do very well in my household!

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 2:01 am

        Hope you love it Amy! Anything with bacon is comfort food at its finest ... enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Whitney Zamiar says

      February 26, 2020 at 1:33 am

      5 stars
      Oh yeah I've been missing out never wrapping my meatloaf in bacon! Wow!

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 2:02 am

        Takes the flavor to a whole new level, Whitney! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    5. Laura | Wandercooks says

      February 26, 2020 at 12:57 am

      5 stars
      Anything wrapped in bacon is a yes from me! I thoroughly enjoyed this, the meatloaf was perfectly moist 🙂

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 2:02 am

        Glad you loved it Laura! Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    6. Jane Saunders says

      June 06, 2019 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      This is pure comfort food for me. So good with a few roast potatoes and green vegetables alongside.

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 5:46 am

        5 stars
        Perfect combinations, Jane!

        Reply
    7. Sylvie says

      June 06, 2019 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      Such an indulgent dish, perfect to serve at a party or for Sunday Roast! I know it is the type of dish people would not be able to stop coming back for!

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 5:46 am

        5 stars
        It is delicious and well received by guests! Thanks Sylvie!

        Reply
    8. Shashi at SavorySpin says

      June 06, 2019 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      It's been ages since I had meatloaf wrapped in bacon - your post reminds me that needs to change!

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 5:45 am

        5 stars
        Yes indeed, Sashi!

        Reply
    9. Adrianne says

      June 06, 2019 at 8:11 am

      5 stars
      Look at that bacon, ermagawd it looks SO good!! I love the idea of wrapping the meatloaf in bacon, bet it tastes fabulous. Cheers for sharing.

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 5:44 am

        5 stars
        The bacon adds so much flavor ... thanks Adrianne!

        Reply
    10. Tisha says

      June 06, 2019 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      I mean you can't go wrong with wrapping something in bacon!!! This looks incredible!

      Reply
      • Sally says

        February 26, 2020 at 5:43 am

        5 stars
        So true, Tisha! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
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