Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf

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Ingredients: 

• 1-1/2lb ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
• 1-1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 TBL MOV Harissa Infused Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup MOV A-Premium Dark Balsamic 
• 3 TBL MOV Neapolitan Herb Balsamic 
• ​1/4cup ketchup
• 1cup breadcrumbs
• 1 medium finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms
• 2 eggs
• 1/2lb sliced bacon
• 2 cups of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9x5-inch loaf pan with Harissa Infused Olive Oil

​In large bowl, add ground beef, salt, pepper, A-Premium Dark Vinegar, ketchup, Neapolitan Herb Vinegar, breadcrumbs, and eggs; use your hands to mix ingredients together. Set aside.

Place bacon slices across loaf pan side by side. Place half of the meatloaf mixture in bottom of loaf pan; sprinkle with 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup of mushrooms and place the rest of the meatloaf mixture on top.

Fold hanging pieces of bacon over top to “wrap the meat”. Bake about 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F).

Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies.

Optional - Mix 1/2 cup ketchup and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; pour on top of meatloaf while still hot.

​​Enjoy!

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