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Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Mozzarella stuffed bacon wrapped meatloaf with a gooey, melty center baked until the bacon is crisp. Juicy ground beef is seasoned with garlic and oregano, then baked through to a safe 160°F and rested so the cheese sets for clean slices.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

ground beef
  • 2 lb ground beef
shredded mozzarella
  • 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella
breadcrumbs
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
eggs
  • 2 eggs
milk
  • 0.25 cup milk
garlic
  • 2 garlic minced
dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste
pepper
  • 0.25 tsp pepper to taste
bacon
  • 10 bacon slices

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and set a sheet pan ready for baking.
Mix the meatloaf
  1. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
  2. Press half the beef mixture into a loaf pan to form an even layer.
Add the mozzarella center
  1. Layer shredded mozzarella in the center of the loaf and leave a small border around the edges.
  2. Top with the remaining beef mixture and seal the edges well so the cheese stays inside.
Wrap and bake
  1. Weave bacon over the top in an even lattice so the surface is covered.
  2. Bake at 375°F for 55–60 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (visual cue: bacon browned and crisp).
Rest and slice
  1. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing to let the cheese set slightly (visual cue: slices hold their shape better).

Notes

Seal the edges tightly where the beef meets so the mozzarella doesn’t leak out while baking. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat slices in a 325°F oven until warmed through. Freezing: yes—freeze cooled slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. For a lighter option, swap half the ground beef for leaner ground turkey while keeping the same seasoning and bake time.