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Bacon mushroom Swiss cheese meatloaf topped with caramelized mushrooms and melted Swiss on a wooden board.
Hannah Cooking

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

4 from 1 vote
A juicy bacon mushroom Swiss cheese meatloaf stuffed with melty cheese and topped with caramelized mushrooms for the ultimate comfort dinner. A flavorful upgrade to classic meatloaf with smoky bacon and steakhouse-style toppings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 482

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • 1.5 lbs Ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 lb Ground pork Adds moisture
  • 6 slices Bacon Cooked & crumbled
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Milk For panade
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 small Onion Finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
Cheese Center
  • 8 oz Swiss cheese Sliced thin
  • 4 oz Swiss cheese Shredded for topping
Mushroom Topping
  • 8 oz Baby bella mushrooms Sliced
  • 1 large Onion Thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ cup Beef broth Deglazing
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped
  • Salt + Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For meat mixture
  • 1 Loaf pan or baking sheet 9x5 loaf pan preferred
  • 1 Large skillet For caramelizing mushrooms
  • 1 Meat thermometer Ensures doneness at 160°F
  • 1 Sharp knife Clean slices
  • 1 Wooden spoon Mixing

Method
 

  1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk; rest 5 minutes.
  2. Add beef, pork, bacon, eggs, onions, garlic, seasonings; mix gently.
  3. Press half the meat into pan; add Swiss cheese slices; seal with remaining meat.
  4. Sprinkle shredded Swiss over top.
  5. Cook mushrooms, onions, garlic in butter 15 minutes; deglaze with broth.
  6. Bake meatloaf at 350°F for 45 minutes.
  7. Top with mushroom mixture; bake 20 more minutes to 160°F.
  8. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing helps retain its juices. You can customize the filling with your favorite cheese or add sautéed spinach for variation.