Bacon Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf

A juicy, flavor-packed twist on classic meatloaf—stuffed with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and melty Swiss cheese!

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)

½ lb (225g) ground pork (or all beef)

1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed saltines)

½ cup milk (or beef broth)

½ cup grated Parmesan

½ cup finely chopped onions

1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (cremini or button)

4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled (reserve grease!)

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or Gruyère)

2 large eggs

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp ketchup

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)

½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

For the Glaze:

½ cup ketchup

Optional: 1 tbsp brown sugar + 1 tsp mustard for a tangy-sweet glaze

Instructions

Prep the Fillings

Cook bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside.

In the bacon grease, sauté onions and mushrooms over medium heat until soft (5 mins). Let cool slightly.

Mix the Meatloaf

In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan, bacon, Swiss cheese, onions, mushrooms, eggs, Worcestershire, ketchup, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Mix gently with hands or a fork—don’t overmix (keeps it tender).

Shape & Glaze

Form into a loaf shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet (or in a loaf pan).

Spread ketchup glaze over the top (mix with brown sugar/mustard if using).

Bake to Perfection

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50-60 mins until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).

Optional: Broil for 2-3 mins for a caramelized top.

Rest & Serve

Let rest 10 mins before slicing (keeps it juicy!).

Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Swiss cheese.