Description
Hearty bacon mushroom swiss cheese meatloaf delivers a comforting symphony of savory flavors that dance across your palate. Rustic and rich, this classic dish promises a satisfying meal that connects you with home-style cooking’s warmest traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 0.5 lb bacon
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a large baking dish with light greasing to prevent sticking.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and slightly crunchy, then drain on paper towels and roughly chop into small pieces.
- Sauté the chopped mushrooms in the same skillet until they release their moisture and turn golden brown, creating deeper flavor complexity.
- In a generous mixing bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and shredded swiss cheese, blending ingredients thoroughly.
- Whisk eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, worcestershire sauce, and dijon mustard in a separate container, creating a binding liquid mixture.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the meat blend, incorporating minced garlic, salt, and black pepper while mixing gently to maintain meat’s tenderness.
- Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, shaping it into a compact, even loaf without compressing too firmly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60-70 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 160°F for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and enhance overall flavor and texture.
- Slice and serve warm, garnishing with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Boost flavor by using thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness and rich smoky undertones that permeate the entire meatloaf.
- Prevent dryness by selecting ground beef with 15-20% fat content, which ensures moisture and tender meat texture throughout cooking.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for lighter protein options without sacrificing taste complexity.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating finely chopped spinach or grated zucchini into the meat mixture, adding hidden vegetables and extra moisture to the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg