Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
This Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf is a tender, juicy meatloaf stuffed with melted cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon.
This isn’t just any meatloaf—it’s meatloaf on a whole new level. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or just satisfying a comfort food craving, this recipe is guaranteed to steal the show.
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that has stood the test of time, but sometimes, you need to take things up a notch. This cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped version takes everything you love about the traditional recipe and gives it an indulgent twist. It’s a dinner centerpiece for any occasion!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bacon heaven: That crispy, smoky bacon wrapping ensures the meatloaf stays moist while adding unbeatable flavor.
- Easy to customize: You can swap in different cheeses, spices, or even veggies to make it your own.
- Family favorite: Even the pickiest eaters can’t resist this ultimate comfort food.
- Meal prep-friendly: Leftovers (if there are any) reheat beautifully for next-day lunches.
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Ground beef
- Milk
- Rolled oats
- Italian bread crumbs
- Egg
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Cream cheese
- Bacon
- Jalapeños
- BBQ sauce
- Carrots
- Russet potatoes
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a large bowl, add ground beef, milk, oats, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, Salt, pepper, and paprika and mix till well combined. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Salt, and Garlic powder.
- Pour the ground beef mixture into a rectangle on a large piece of foil or parchment.
- Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture down the middle of the ground beef rectangle. Sprinkle with jalapeños and Cheddar cheese.
- Roll up the beef rectangle, starting from the short side.
- On another piece of foil lay seven strips of bacon vertically parallel to one another. Fold every other strip of bacon down 3 inches. Lay a strip of bacon horizontally across the unfolded strips of bacon. Unfold the folded bacon, replacing it in its former position over the horizontal strip of bacon.
- Fold the strips of bacon that were not folded the first time and again lay a strip of bacon horizontally across the unfolded strips. Repeat until the lattice is complete.
- Unroll the stuffed meatloaf onto the bacon latticework and wrap the bacon around the meat roll.
- Invert the meatloaf onto a large, greased baking sheet. Brush with half of the BBQ sauce and bake.
- Peel and cut the potatoes and carrots into pieces. Add to a large bowl and toss with Salt and some oil.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and add the potatoes and carrots.
- Bake until the vegetables are tender, and the meatloaf is done.
🥄 Equipment
- large bowl
- small bowl
- foil or parchment paper
- baking sheet with sides
🥫 Storage
Storage – Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and pop them in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3–4 days.
Freezing – Wrap it tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer-safe bag. It’ll keep well for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy it, just thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheating – Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through. Cover it with foil to retain moisture or use a microwave for a quicker option.
Serve With
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes: Seriously, is there a better combo than meatloaf and cheesy mashed potatoes? It’s the ultimate comfort food duo.
- Roasted Root Vegetables: Balance out the richness with some light, crispy veggies.
- Mac and Cheese: Double down on the cheese for an indulgent experience.
💭 Tips
- Use a meat thermometer: Avoid dry meatloaf! Cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Don’t skip the bacon weave: Wrapping the meatloaf in a bacon lattice looks impressive and helps lock in moisture while cooking.
- Mix gently: Don’t overmix the meatloaf ingredients; it can make the texture too dense.
- Cool before slicing: Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes after baking to make slicing easier and less messy.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Add enough binding ingredients, like eggs and breadcrumbs, and mix gently to avoid overworking the meat mixture.
Yes! You can replace ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of this recipe. Keep in mind that cooking times may vary slightly.
Go for thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and better wrapping. It crisps up beautifully!
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🧾Recipe Card
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Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
Equipment
- large bowl
- small bowl
- foil or parchment paper
- baking sheet with sides
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 ½ teaspoons salt divided
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 12 slices bacon
- 2 jalapeños diced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 large carrots
- 5 large russet potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, add ground beef, milk, oats, bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 2 tsp. Salt, pepper, and paprika and mix till well combined. Mixture will be very moist. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1/2 tsp. Salt and 1 tsp. Garlic powder.
- On a large piece of foil or parchment, pat out the ground beef mixture into a 1″ thick rectangle.
- Evenly spread cream cheese mixture down the middle of the ground beef rectangle. Sprinkle with jalapeños and Cheddar cheese.
- Roll up the beef rectangle, starting from the short side, making sure to remove the foil as you go.
- On another piece of foil, lay 7 strips of bacon vertically parallel to one another. Fold every other strip of bacon down 3 inches.. Lay a strip of bacon horizontally across the unfolded strips of bacon. Unfold the folded bacon, replacing it to its former position over the horizontal strip of bacon.
- Next, fold the strips of bacon that were not folded the first time and again, lay a strip of bacon horizontally across the unfolded strips. Repeat until lattice is complete.
- Unroll the stuffed meatloaf onto the bacon latticework and wrap the bacon around the meatroll. The bacon will not reach all the way around the meatloaf.
- Invert meatloaf onto a large greased baking sheet.
- Brush with half of bbq sauce and bake for 25 minutes.
- In the meantime, peel and cut the potatoes and carrots into 1 1/2 in. Pieces. Add to a large bowl and toss with 2 tsp. Salt and some oil.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven after 25 minutes, add the potatoes and carrots and then bake for another 40 minutes or utnil the vegetables are tender and the meatloaf is done.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
