Description
This Bacon Swiss Mushroom Gravy Meatloaf combines crispy bacon, melty Swiss cheese, and rich mushroom-infused beef gravy for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for family dinners with hearty satisfaction.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup diced onions
¼ cup diced mushrooms
¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large egg
¼ cup milk
1 cup beef gravy
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, diced onions, diced mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and crumbled bacon.
4. Add egg, milk, salt, and pepper to the mixture.
5. Mix until just combined – avoid overmixing.
6. Form mixture into a loaf shape and place in prepared baking dish.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
8. While meatloaf bakes, warm beef gravy in saucepan with additional diced mushrooms.
9. Simmer gravy for 5-10 minutes.
10. Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after baking.
11. Slice and serve with mushroom gravy drizzled on top.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for optimal moisture and flavor.
Freshly shredded Swiss cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
Can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg