On Tap Oil & Vinegar Recipe Detail

Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf

with Harissa Olive Oil, Traditional & Neapolitan Balsamics

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 Tbsp Harissa Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Traditional Balsamic
• 3 Tbsp Neapolitan Herb Balsamic
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 lb bacon, sliced
• 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz), shredded

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9"x5" loaf pan with Harissa Olive Oil. In large bowl, add ground beef, salt, pepper, balsamics, ketchup, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Mix ingredients together with hands. Set aside.

Place bacon slices across loaf pan side by side. Place half meatloaf mixture in bottom of loaf pan, sprinkle with cheese and mushrooms. Top with rest of meatloaf mixture. Fold hanging pieces of bacon over top to 'wrap meat'.

Bake 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Serve with side of mashed potatoes and veggies. Optional - Mix 1/2 cup ketchup and 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Pour on top of meatloaf while still hot.