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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

This smoked bacon wrapped meatloaf is tender, juicy, and loaded with the flavors of smokey bacon, Italian saeasoning, and more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Get out and mesasure your ingredients.
    Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make smoked bacon wrapped meatloaf.
  • Preheat your smoker to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta, cream, worcheshire, salt, pepper, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, egg, and the diced onion.
    combine ground beef, ricotta, cream, worcheshire, salt, pepper, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, egg, and the diced onion in a large mixing bowl.
  • Use your hands thoroughly mix.
    Ground meat and seasonings thoroughly mixed by hand in a large mixing bowl.
  • Form into a loaf.
    A loaf is formed from the meat and placed on a prepared rimmed baking sheet.
  • Drape bacon over the meatloaf in a shingle pattern until fully covered. Tuck the ends of the bacon under the meatloaf. Season the top with a pinch of salt and pepper.
    Meat loaf wrapped using raw bacon. The bacon is seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Place meatloaf onto the pan and set inside the smoker. Cook at 350 degrees for 90 minutes
    Smoked back wrapped meatloaf on a baking sheet outside the smoker.
  • Roll meatloaf over a little every 20 minutes so bacon doesn't stick and cooks evenly. Meatloaf must reach and internal temperature of 160 degrees to be done.
    Bacon wrapped meatloaf cooling on a table.
  • Remove meatloaf from the smoker. Serve with fresh chives, if desired.
    Bacon wrapped meatloaf placed on a white platter and garnished with chopped chives.
  • Slice and serve.
    Closeup photo of smoked bacon wrapped meatloaf. The meatloaf has been sliced once.
  • Enjoy every bite!
    A slice of bacon wrapped meatloaf served with mashed potatoes.

Oven Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly spray a 9×5 pan with cooking spray. Place meatloaf into the pan and set in the oven uncovered on the middle rack. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Once the meatloaf has finished cooking, place under the broiler for 6 or 7 minutes to crisp up the bacon if necessary.
  • Remove meatloaf from the oven. Serve with fresh chives, if desired. Enjoy every bite!
    Bacon wrapped meatloaf placed on a white platter.

Notes

  • To prevent sticking, you can rub your smoker grate down with olive oil.
  • Always cook your onions over medium-low heat. You want them caramelized not browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg