CHEESE-STUFFED BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF

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This is how you make meatloaf night spectacular. When you cut into the oniony and moist meatloaf and find the gooey cheese, it's a nice surprise. The bacon is nice and crisp once baked. If you need a meal that'll feed a family, add this meatloaf to your menu.

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 lb 80/20 ground beef
1 1/4 lb 90/10 ground beef
1 c Panko bread crumbs
1 envelope beefy onion dry soup mix
2 large eggs
1 c French fried onions
1/2 c water
1/4 c ketchup
4 Colby Jack cheese sticks (from a 10 ounce pkg)
1 lb hickory smoked bacon, uncooked

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13X9-inch baking pan with non-stick aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Panko, dry soup mix, eggs, French fried onions, water, and ketchup. Mix well with hands.
  • 3. Form into a "football" shape loaf and place in prepared baking pan.
  • 4. Make a "trench" down the middle of the loaf. Place cheese sticks in the trench, breaking to fit.
  • 5. Re-shape top of loaf covering cheese completely with meat.
  • 6. Cover all exposed meat with bacon.
  • 7. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until done and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  • 8. Garnish slices with additional French fried onions if desired and serve with your favorite barbeque sauce on the side.

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