Bbq Bacon Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients for Bbq Bacon Meatloaf

• Ground Beef
• Panko Breadcrumbs
• Egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black Pepper
• Butter
• Hot Water
• 1 lb bacon
• Barbecue Sauce

How to Make Bbq Bacon Meatloaf

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and place it in the preheating oven for 5 minutes to warm.
3. In a small bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 1/4 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and the butter mixture. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Cook 1 lb of bacon until crisp. Remove from heat and crumble into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
6. Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and place it in the warmed baking pan.
7. Bake for 40 minutes.
8. Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spread the crumbled bacon evenly over the top.
9. Drizzle generously with your favorite BBQ sauce (about 1/2 cup).
10. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
11. Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.