Individual Bacon-Cheddar Meat Loaves
Yearning a moist and flavorful meatloaf? Give these Individual Bacon-Cheddar Meat Loaves a try. If you love it really cheesy then double up on your cheese both in the meatloaf and on top. The fat renderings from the bacon make this meatloaf magical.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean organic ground beef
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup shredded cheddar + 3 tbsp
- cooking spray
- 3 bacon slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit).
- In a large bowl add ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, beaten egg, minced onion, parsley, and ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix it well until just combined. Then using your hands divide into 3 equal parts.
- Wash hands well then spray three individual loaf pans with cooking spray. Add the divide meat mixture into each loaf pan, and press down to fill gaps. Sprinkle the tops of the loaves with 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese then cut the bacon slices in half. Lay two mini slices on top of each loaf. Place the mini loaf pans on a larger baking sheet. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees and the bacon is crispy on top.
Notes
I form this into three loaves and slice it up between four people. You can shape it however you want, depending on your pans. Just keep in mind if you adjust the size you will need to adjust the cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 4mg