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Bacon Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf

This Bacon Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf is a savory twist on the classic—loaded with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and melty cheese!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed
  • ½ cup whole milk or non-dairy alternative
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Flavor Enhancers

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

The Flavor Bomb

  • 6 slices bacon chopped and cooked
  • 1 cup mushrooms cremini or baby bella, finely diced
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese cubed

Topping

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 –4 slices Swiss cheese (for topping

Instructions
 

. Preheat Oven

  • Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or foil for easy removal.

Cook Bacon & Veggies

  • Sauté bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, cook mushrooms, onions, and garlic until golden and soft (about 5–7 mins).

Mix the Meatloaf

  • In a large bowl, gently combine beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, and cubed Swiss cheese.
  • Do not overmix—this keeps it tender.

Shape and Top

  • Transfer mixture to loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Mix ketchup and Dijon, then spread over the top.

Bake

  • Bake 45–55 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • In last 5 minutes, place cheese slices on top to melt.
  • Rest and Serve
  • Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing. This helps retain juices and gives you clean slices.

Notes

  • Make it Leaner: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
  • Gluten-Free: Substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free version or crushed rice crackers.
  • Dairy-Free: Swap Swiss with non-dairy cheese and use almond or oat milk.
  • Optional Add-ins: Try a dash of smoked paprika, shredded carrots, or spinach for extra nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSugar: 3g
Keyword Bacon mushroom Swiss cheese meatloaf
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