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Bacon Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf That's Comforting Goodness

This Bacon Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf delivers comforting goodness with crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and gooey melted Swiss cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can use ground turkey for a lighter version.
  • 1 pound Ground Pork Can replace with more ground beef or ground chicken.
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped Consider using shallots for a milder flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 large Egg Essential for structure; no substitutions suggested.
  • ½ cup Milk Can substitute with non-dairy milk alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste, especially if using salted bacon.
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Increase for extra spiciness.
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Swiss Cheese, shredded Can swap for cheddar or gouda.
  • 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled Use turkey bacon as a leaner alternative.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms, finely chopped Any variety of mushrooms can be used.
For the Glaze
  • ¼ cup Ketchup Substitute with barbecue sauce for variation.
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can serve as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Gently fold in the shredded Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, and finely chopped mushrooms into your meat mixture.
  4. Grease a loaf pan generously and carefully spoon the meat mixture into the pan.
  5. Whisk together ketchup and brown sugar to create a glaze, then spread it over the top of the meatloaf.
  6. Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the meatloaf to rest for juiciness and avoid overmixing for a tender texture.

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