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Bacon Blue Cheese Meatloaf

Bacon Blue Cheese Meatloaf by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com


There are days that call for some down-home-comfort-food cooking… I’m thinking most of us grew up eating meatloaf!  I know I did.

Bacon Blue Cheese Meatloaf is not your momma’s meatloaf (nothing against momma) but this meat loaf rocks the awesome scale just a little bit more 🙂

Yield: 6

Bacon Blue Cheese Meatloaf

Bacon Blue Cheese Meatloaf by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com
Bacon Blue Cheese Meatloaf is not your momma’s meatloaf (nothing against momma) but this meat loaf rocks the awesome scale just a little bit more
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoosns black pepper
  • 1 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
  • Topping:
  • 3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced or 1 tsp dry sage
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  2. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add carrots and onions, cook and stir until tender; cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl combine panko, crumbled bacon, eggs, worcestershire sauce, spices, and carrot mixture.
  5. Add beef; mix lightly until combined.
  6. Shape into 8in x 4 in loaf in an un-greased baking dish.
  7. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour and 15 min with an additional 15 minutes if needed.
  8. Or until thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  9. Once loaf is cooked add topping.
  10. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; mix well.
  11. Pat onto meat loaf; let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  12. Transfer to serving platter and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 707Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 247mgSodium: 1514mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 65g
*adapted from Taste of Home magazine

Bacon Blue Cheese Meatloaf by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

Bacon Blue Cheese Meatloaf served up with some baked potatoes is the perfect winter dinner!

I hope you had an enjoyable weekend and your Monday is off to a great start 🙂

xoxo~ Ruthie

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  2. Yum! I love blue cheese. I’ll have to try it.

  3. Gina says:

    MMMMMMMm I have a serious obsession with putting blue cheese on my beef. It’s so good!! This looks great

    • Ruthie says:

      It’s so good… I love it too! You must give this recipe a try for sure. Thanks for the nice comment xoxo~ Ruthie

  4. Krista says:

    Yes! I love this twist on a classic meatloaf! Also a big fan of blue cheese.

    • Ruthie says:

      Thanks Krista! It’s a tummy-pleaser for sure 🙂 and a great way to sneak in some veggies too! Hope you have a great day xoxo~ Ruthie

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