The Pioneer Woman's Bacon 

Ree Drummond, known as The Pioneer Woman, elevates the classic meatloaf with her Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf a savory dish that combines juicy ground beef, smoky bacon, and a tangy-sweet glaze. This comforting meal is perfect for family dinners and leftovers.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

• 1 cup whole milk

• 6 slices white bread

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (e.g., Lawry’s)

• ⅓ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

• 4 large eggs, beaten

• 10 slices thin cut bacon

For the Sauce:

• 1½ cups ketchup

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

• Tabasco sauce, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Soak Bread: Tear the white bread into pieces and place them in a bowl. Pour the milk over the bread and let it soak for several minutes until fully absorbed.

3. Prepare Meat Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, soaked bread, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper, seasoned salt, parsley, and beaten eggs. Mix gently with clean hands until well combined.

4. Form Meatloaf: Transfer the mixture to a broiler pan lined with foil. Shape it into a loaf, about 5 inches wide.

5. Wrap with Bacon: Lay the bacon slices over the top of the meatloaf, tucking the ends underneath.

6. Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and Tabasco sauce.

7. Apply Sauce: Pour one-third of the sauce over the top of the bacon wrapped meatloaf.

8. Bake: Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.

9. Add More Sauce: After 45 minutes, pour another third of the sauce over the meatloaf.

10. Final Bake: Continue baking for an additional 15 minutes.

11. Serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 586 kcal

• Total Fat: 38 g

• Saturated Fat: 15 g

• Carbohydrates: 24 g

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 13 g

• Protein: 35 g

• Cholesterol: 188 mg

• Sodium: 720 mg