Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf and Stuffed Potatoes Recipe Video
Ingredients
| For meatloaf | ||
| Ketchup | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Beef | 1 Pound | |
| Thyme | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Parsley | 2 Teaspoon (dried) | |
| Red pepper flakes | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Saltine crackers | 4 (or Italian breadcrums or torn pieces of white bread) | |
| Egg | 1 , beaten | |
| Chicken stock/Beef stock | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (or milk) | |
| Bacon slices | 12 (7 slices for meat loaf and 5 slices crisped for potatoes) | |
| Bell pepper | 1⁄2 Medium, chopped | |
| Garlic clove | 1 | |
| Salt and pepper | To Taste | |
| Onion | 1 Small, chopped finely | |
| For the potatoes | ||
| Potatoes | 4 Large, par baked | |
| Butter | 3 Tablespoon, melted | |
| Gruyere cheese | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Sharp cheddar cheese | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| For serving | ||
| Sour cream | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Chives | 1 Teaspoon | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 836 Calories from Fat 362
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41 g62.9%
Saturated Fat 21.6 g108%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 191.6 mg63.9%
Sodium 1097.3 mg45.7%
Total Carbohydrates 85 g28.5%
Dietary Fiber 8.1 g32.4%
Sugars 19.1 g
Protein 40 g79.9%
Vitamin A 29.3% Vitamin C 141.7%
Calcium 42.3% Iron 30.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. In a bowl, put together beef, onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, herb and seasoning.
3. Crush the crackers over the beef mixture, beaten egg and broth.
MAKING
4. Wearing gloves mix all the ingredients together and shape the meat mixture into a log.
5. On a chopping board place the bacon slices overlapping each other.
6. Place the meat log on one side of bacon slices, and roll the log tightly so the bacon wraps the meat log.
7. In a greased baking pan, place meat log keeping the seam down.
8. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until the light brown in colour.
9. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
SERVING
10. Slice and serve hot as desired.
For Stuffed Potatoes
GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Prick the potatoes with a sharp knife and bake in preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or cook in microwave.
3. Cut the potatoes in halves and scoop out the flesh and making thin potato shell.
MAKING
4. In a bowl, place the potato flesh, butter, salt, pepper, half of both the cheeses, crumbled bacon pieces, and stir well to mix.
5. Spoon the cheese mixture into the potato shells and bake in oven for 20 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
SERVING
7. Serve hot topped with sour cream and chives if desired.
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