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Meatloaf With Bacon Jam Topping

Bacon Jam Meatloaf

This classic meatloaf recipe is transformed into something spectacular with the addition of crispy bacon and a sweet and savory bacon jam topping that brings new life to this old time favorite for a meal the whole family will enjoy!  You can pick up a jar of Midwest Fresh Bacon Jam at Times Right in Vandalia, IL.

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This classic meatloaf recipe is transformed into something spectacular with the addition of crispy bacon and a sweet and savory bacon jam topping that brings new life to this old time favorite for a meal the whole family will enjoy! You can pick up a jar of Midwest Fresh Bacon Jam at Times Right in Vandalia, IL. 

Sweet Bacon Onion Jam Topping: Times Right Sells Premade Midwest Fresh Bacon Jam
  • 1 lb chopped bacon
  • 3 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp garlic
    • Meatloaf
  • 1 lbs ground beef (Times Right Sells Berhmann gound beef)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp of pepper
SWEET BACON ONION JAM: Skip If Using Premade
  1. Cook Bacon

    Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain all but 4 tbsp of the bacon grease.

  2. Cook Onions

    Dice the onions and add to the skillet. Cook the onion in the bacon grease, stirring often until they are well caramelized. Turn the heat down to low.

  3. Add Garlic

    Once the bacon and onions are coated in the brown sugar add in the ketchup and dijon mustard. Mix to combine.

  4. Add Brown Sugar

    Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture begins to boil making sure to stir frequently.

  5. Add Brown Sugar And Ketchup

    Once the mixture comes to a boil reduce the heat to low and let simmer until it is thick enough to coat a spoon easily and has a jam like texture.

    6. MEATLOAF MIXTURE
  6. Soak Breadcrumbs1. In a separate bowl soak the breadcrumbs in milk.
  7. Mix Ground Beef With Ingredients2. Mix the ground beef with the beaten eggs, onion, salt, pepper and soaked bread crumbs until well combined.
  8. Press Into Pan And Top With Bacon Jam

    3. Once the mixture is well combined, press into a lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. And top with the bacon jam.

  9. Bake4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
Note

If you do not have breadcrumbs on hand, crushed crackers can be used instead.

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Wanda Morefield Hubler
Owner - Times Right

Hi, I'm Wanda Hubler, owner of Times Right in Vandalia, Illinois. Times Right sells many gourmet food products including flavored coffee, ice cream, soup mixes, dip and spread mixes, bbq sauces, packaged meat, flavored popcorn and more.