Ingredients
– 480 grams (1 pound) ground beef
– 6 strips of bacon
– Β½ cup (50 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
– Β½ cup (50 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
– Β½ cup (50 grams) shredded pepper jack cheese
– Β½ cup (50 grams) bread crumbs
– 2 large eggs
– 1 medium onion (chopped)
– 2 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon salt
– Β½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ΒΌ cup (60 ml) ketchup
– 1 tablespoon mustard
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
1-Begin by preheating your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) to ensure even baking.
2-In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with bread crumbs, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until everything blends well.
3-Once mixed, divide the meat into portions and form stacks by layering the meat with shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheeses, then add bacon strips between the layers.
4-Place these stacks on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.
5-In another bowl, stir together ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar to make a tasty glaze, and brush it over the tops.
6-Let it rest afterward to keep it juicy and easy to slice.
7-Preheat oven and mix ingredients in a bowl.
8-Layer meat, cheese, and bacon into stacks.
9-Prepare and apply the glaze.
10-Bake and rest before serving.
Last Step:
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π₯ Use thick-cut bacon for better wrapping and more smoky flavor that infuses the meatloaf during baking
π§ Let the cheese come to room temperature before layering to ensure even melting throughout the meatloaf
π‘οΈ Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness – internal temperature should reach 160Β°F for perfect results
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Resting Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
