🥓🍄🧀 Bacon Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf
Serves: 6–8
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 60–70 minutes
Ingredients
Meatloaf
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2 lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
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1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko)
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1/2 cup milk
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Cheese & Bacon
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4–6 slices Swiss cheese
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6 slices bacon
Optional Glaze
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1/2 cup ketchup
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease.
2. Make the meatloaf mixture
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped mushrooms, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme.
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Mix until just combined — don’t overwork.
3. Shape and assemble
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Shape mixture into a loaf on the baking sheet or in the pan.
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Lay Swiss cheese slices on top.
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Drape bacon slices over the cheese.
4. Optional glaze
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Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
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Brush over the bacon.
5. Bake
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Bake 60–70 minutes until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
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If bacon isn’t crisp enough, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
6. Rest & serve
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Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a salad.
💡 Tips
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Cheese: Gruyère or Provolone works as a Swiss alternative.
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Mushrooms: Sauté first for deeper flavor, or leave raw for more moisture.
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Mix-ins: Add finely diced bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies.
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Make-ahead: Assemble the loaf, wrap, and refrigerate overnight — bake next day.
I can also give you a slow cooker version, mini meatloaf muffins, or a loaded bacon mushroom Swiss meatloaf with gravy if you want.
