The Dream Loaf
A hearty meatloaf packed with ground meats, cheese, and vegetables, topped with flavorful bacon. Perfect for family dinners and comfort food lovers seeking rich, savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter ⓘ
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped ⓘ
- 1/4 c. sliced green onion ⓘ
- 2 cloves garlic, minced ⓘ
- 2 eggs, beaten ⓘ
- 4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated ⓘ
- 5 slices thick-cut bacon, halved crosswise
- 1 1/4 c. finely chopped onions ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce ⓘ
- 1/2 lb. ground pork ⓘ
- 1 lb. ground beef ⓘ
- 1/2 lb. ground veal ⓘ
- 1/2 c. ketchup ⓘ
- 3/4 c. saltine cracker crumbs ⓘ
- 1/3 c. canned beef broth ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce ⓘ
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- When it foams, add the chopped onion, chopped red bell pepper, sliced green onion, and minced garlic.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Uncover and cook, stirring often, for another 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and position a rack in the middle.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
930
kcal
46% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).