Meatloaf with Bacon and Gruyere Cheese



Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 1/4 cup italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup ketchup, plus more for serving
• 1 small onion, grated
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup grated Gruyère or Cheddar (3 ounces)

Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl combine the beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, onion, bacon, garlic, egg and 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Transfer into a loaf pan and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

Next time, I will cook the bacon first. I also, highly recommend doing this as the texture of the bacon in the meatloaf wasn't very appetizing. I know the picture doesn't look very appetizing but it really did taste pretty good.