Description
A cozy comfort meal featuring a delightful blend of savory flavors from Swiss cheese, turkey bacon, and sautéed mushrooms, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred for juiciness)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced and sautéed
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Optionally, line a baking sheet with foil or use a loaf pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the sliced mushrooms in the bacon fat until browned and tender, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Mix gently.
- Fold in half of the shredded Swiss cheese into the meat mixture.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on the baking sheet or in the loaf pan.
- Top the meatloaf with the remaining Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead by assembling a day in advance and refrigerating. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg