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Brown Sugar Bourbon Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with Smoked Cheddar

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Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces smoked cheddar, cut into small cubes
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, breadcrumbs, milk, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add the ground beef and mix gently until just combined.
  • Place half of the meat mixture on the rack and shape it into a small loaf. Make a shallow channel down the center, add the smoked cheddar cubes, then cover them with the remaining meat. Pinch the seams closed so the cheese is sealed inside.
  • Lay the bacon slices over the loaf, slightly overlapping them. Tuck the ends underneath to hold the bacon in place.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, bourbon, and ketchup. Brush half of the mixture over the bacon-wrapped loaf.
  • Bake until the center reaches 160°F, about 55 to 65 minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze during the last 15 minutes. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing so the cheese has time to settle.

merknader

Keep the meat mixture loose rather than packing it firmly, which helps the loaf stay tender. If the bacon is browned before the center reaches temperature, loosely cover the loaf with foil for the rest of the bake. Slice gently so the smoked cheddar stays tucked into each serving.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Oven, Rimmed Baking Sheet, Wire Rack, Mixing Bowl, Small Bowl, Instant-Read Thermometer