Let me start off by saying…this is not your grandma’s meatloaf. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Classic Meatloaf recipe, but sometimes you need to take it to the next level. This particular twist was spurned on by a random post my husband sauce that was going for a sort of Philly cheesesteak meatloaf (which I’m so trying too!). This is a flavor packed meatloaf loaded up with melty Swiss, crunchy bacon and sauteed mushrooms. You are going to love this Mushroom Bacon Swiss Meatloaf.
Because this meatloaf is meant to feed the whole family, with some leftovers I make it in a 9×9 baking dish (mine is glass). I know that’s the typical “loaf” you expect from a meatloaf – but trust me when I say, you are still going to be able to get your classic slice out of it. For this particular meatloaf, you also need to have parchment paper for the simple transfer from the baking dish to the baking sheet.
Another key to the success of this recipe, is Worcestershire Sauce – it’s the deep flavor of all day cooking that makes this recipe really come together with the meat mixture and the mushrooms. It adds the acid with vinegar, a hint of heat from the chili pepper and a sweet ending with some molasses.
When I made this it was a huge hit. I served it up with some classic baked potatoes loaded down with salt, pepper, butter, sour cream and fresh cut chives. I like to bake my potatoes wrapped in foil at 325degF for around 3 hours. If that’s not possible, put them in at 325degF for about an hour before you crank up the oven to 375degF to put the meatloaf in. And leave them in while the meatloaf bakes.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Mushroom Bacon Swiss Meatloaf
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 strips Bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
- 9 slices Swiss Cheese
- 1 pint Baby Bella Mushrooms
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Parsley
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
For the Meatloaf
- 1 lb Ground Pork
- 2 lb Ground Beef
- 2 tbsp Dried Minced Onion
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Parsley
- 1 tsp Ground Mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375degF,
- In a mixing bowl, add beef, pork, meatloaf seasonings and Worcestershire sauce. Use hands to thoroughly combine.
- Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper. Press meat mixture into baking dish. Cover with foil and place in oven for 50 minutes.
- In the last 20 minutes of bake time, add bacon to frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until crispy and remove to a paper towel covered plate.
- In the same frying pan (do not remove bacon grease), reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted add mushrooms, garlic, parsley and Worcestershire sauce. Saute until softened, then remove from heat.
- Remove meat loaf from oven. Use the parchment to lift out of baking dish and set on baking sheet. (If there is excess fat drippings, use a paper towel absorb some). Lay swiss cheese slices over top with a 1-in overhang all the way around the square. Spread mushrooms over top and then sprinkle with bacon. Return to oven and back another 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares for serving.
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Oh that sounds incredible!