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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
This smoked bacon wrapped meatloaf is tender, juicy, and loaded with the flavors of smokey bacon, Italian saeasoning, and more.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 465 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef ground beef and pork blend
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese or light cottage cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon worcheshire
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 lb Bacon
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- chives as garnish
Instructions
- Get out and mesasure your ingredients.
- Preheat your smoker to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta, cream, worcheshire, salt, pepper, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, egg, and the diced onion.
- Use your hands thoroughly mix.
- Form into a loaf.
- Drape bacon over the meatloaf in a shingle pattern until fully covered. Tuck the ends of the bacon under the meatloaf. Season the top with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place meatloaf onto the pan and set inside the smoker. Cook at 350 degrees for 90 minutes
- Roll meatloaf over a little every 20 minutes so bacon doesn't stick and cooks evenly. Meatloaf must reach and internal temperature of 160 degrees to be done.
- Remove meatloaf from the smoker. Serve with fresh chives, if desired.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy every bite!
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Oven Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly spray a 9×5 pan with cooking spray. Place meatloaf into the pan and set in the oven uncovered on the middle rack. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.
- Once the meatloaf has finished cooking, place under the broiler for 6 or 7 minutes to crisp up the bacon if necessary.
- Remove meatloaf from the oven. Serve with fresh chives, if desired. Enjoy every bite!
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Notes
- To prevent sticking, you can rub your smoker grate down with olive oil.
- Always cook your onions over medium-low heat. You want them caramelized not browned.
Nutrition Information
Calories
465kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
632mg
(26%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
233IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 632mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.