POTATO STUFFED MEATLOAF WRAPPED IN BACON- GLUTEN FREE

POTATO STUFFED MEATLOAF WRAPPED IN BACON- GLUTEN FREE image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb breakfast ground sausage
1 lb ground chuck
1 cup Mission Picante Flavor pork rinds, crushed
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded , reserving 1/2 cup
2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped and divided
1/2 cup green onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 slices bacon
2 cups mashed potato (see note at bottom)
GRAVY
2 TBSP unsalted butter
2 TBSP almond flour
2 cups beef stock
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leave

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees 1. Combine pork, beef, crumbs, cream, 1/2 onions, garlic, carrot, egg, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix until combined evenly. 2. Transfer mixture to a large cutting board or work surface covered in parchment paper. 3. Either by rolling or using your hands, spread mixture out, achieving a 1 1/2 inch thickness. 4. Spread mashed potatoes over the center of mixture, sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of cheese over the top. 5. Fold sides to center, tucking the top and bottom toward center. Shape into a loaf. 6. Place loaf in greased baking pan, seem side down. 7. Wrap loaf with 6-8 pieces of bacon. 8. Place loaf in preheated 450 degree oven and bake for 35 minutes or until 160 degree internal temperature is reached. Remove loaf and rest for 10 minutes. 9. Gravy Heat butter in a 10″ skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining onions; cook until caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add stock, thyme, and bay leaf; cook until thickened, about 15 minutes. Pour gravy through a fine strainer into a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spoon gravy over meat loaf to serve. Notes...used 8 russet potatoes, peeled and cooked. Combined and mashed with heavy cream, unsalted butter and seasoned with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Cauliflower also a excellent stuffing choice!