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Swiss Bacon Mushroom Meatloaf

A juicy, savory meatloaf topped with melted Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and crispy bacon. The ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Base
  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 6-8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet or Loaf pan
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk; let sit for 5 minutes to form a paste.
  3. Sauté diced onions in a skillet until soft (5 mins), add garlic for 1 min, then let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine beef, onion mixture, breadcrumb paste, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Mix gently by hand.
  5. Form mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet. Bake for 45-55 minutes (internal temp 160°F).
  6. While baking, sauté sliced mushrooms in butter until browned. Fry bacon until crispy and crumble.
  7. Remove meatloaf from oven. Top with Swiss cheese slices, sautéed mushrooms, and bacon bits.
  8. Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Ensure you do not overmix the meat to keep it tender.