Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Italian Keto Meatloaf
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
438 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Italian Keto Meatloaf
Description
The meatloaf combines ground beef and pork mixed with eggs, parmesan cheese, tomato paste, heavy cream, diced onion, garlic, and various Italian herbs and spices. The mixture is spread over a lattice of closely woven bacon strips laid on parchment paper.
A core of shredded cheddar cheese is added down the center before rolling the meat mixture into a loaf shape using the parchment paper, sealing the cheese inside. The loaf is carefully flipped so the bacon weave becomes the crispy top layer during baking at 400°F. This creates an engaging contrast between the tender, flavorful meat and the crisp, smoky bacon wrapping.
The meatloaf’s melting cheeses inside add richness and moisture, complementing the savory seasoning and bacon. It can be sliced and served as a hearty main, especially for low-carb or ketogenic diets.
Bake times may vary depending on loaf thickness; use a meat thermometer to ensure it is fully cooked through.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ yellow onion diced, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 whole egg
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 12 ounces Bacon sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- In a large bowl, add the eggs, parmesan cheese, tomato paste, heavy cream, onions and all the spices, mix well. Add in the ground beef and pork, and mix until combined, but do not over mix. Set the bowl aside and grab your bacon!
- Lay out half of the strips of bacon vertically, very close together, on a piece of parchment paper sprayed with nonstick spray. Fold back every other piece of bacon and lay a strip of bacon tightly close to the piece running horizontally. Put the folded pieces back and fold back the other set of bacon strips, adding another piece horizontally. Continue the process until you have used all the strips of bacon.
- Add the meatloaf mixture over the top of the bacon weave and spread out evenly. Add the shredded cheddar down the middle and use the parchment paper to help you roll it into a loaf shape. Place a baking dish over the top and invert the loaf so that the weave is on top. Make sure the sides are sealed up with the meat mixture and no cheese is showing on either side.
- Bake for 60-80 minutes and check during the last 15 minutes to make sure the bacon is not burning. If it’s getting too browned, cover with aluminum foil for the remaining cooking time.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest slightly before serving.
Notes
- Monitor the cooking time carefully as thicker meatloafs may require longer baking; use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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