Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf

Name: Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef; 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 eggs, whisked; 1 tbsp Yoder Smokers Beef Rub; 1 tbsp garlic, finely grated on the microplane; 1 tsp Bear &amp; Burton The W Sauce; 1 cup (4 oz) Swiss cheese, divided; 1/2 lb thick cut bacon, diced; 1/2 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1/4”; 1 cup beef stock; 1/2 cup Heavy cream

Dec 10, 2024 • Tom Jackson

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf combines smoky, savory flavors with a creamy topping. Made with ground beef, panko, eggs, beef rub, garlic, W Sauce, and Swiss cheese, the meatloaf is shaped into a log, seasoned, and smoked at 350ºF to an internal temperature of 155ºF-160ºF, then rested. The topping is a rich mixture of rendered bacon, sautéed baby portabella mushrooms, garlic, beef stock, and cream, cooked to a creamy consistency. Slices of the meatloaf are topped with the bacon mushroom sauce and grated Swiss cheese for a hearty, flavorful dish.

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf

Tom Jackson

Rated 4.0 stars by 5 users

Cuisine

American

Servings

8

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour 75 minutes

Calories

354

Add a delightful twist to your dinner table with this Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf! Perfect for cozy family gatherings, this dish combines smoky, savory flavors with a hint of indulgence that suits any time of year. With its rich topping of crispy bacon, buttery mushrooms, and a velvety garlic cream sauce crowned with melty Swiss cheese, every bite offers a warm embrace of flavor. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this recipe is sure to delight.

Ingredients

2 lb ground beef
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
2 eggs, whisked
1 tbsp Yoder Smokers Beef Rub
1 tbsp garlic, finely grated on the microplane
1 tsp Bear & Burton The W Sauce
1 cup (4 oz) Swiss cheese, divided

Bacon & Mushrooms:

1/2 lb thick cut bacon, diced
1/2 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1/4”
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup Heavy cream

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Directions

Combine all meatloaf ingredients (half of the Swiss cheese - reserve the rest for topping) in a bowl and mix by hand to combine.
Transfer to a sheet of plastic and form into a log shape, then roll the plastic around the meat and twist the ends of the plastic to form into a log/fatty shape.
Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill to 350ºF, set up for indirect cooking.
Remove the meatloaf from the plastic, keeping its loaf shape. Place on a prep tray, then season with more Yoder Smokers Beef Rub.
Place the meatloaf on the second shelf of the grill and roast to an internal temperature of 155ºF-160ºF, about 1 hour 45 minutes and rest 15 minutes before slicing.
To make the bacon mushroom topping, first render the bacon in a Lodge Enameled Dutch Oven over medium heat. Strain the bacon fat from the bacon. Add two tablespoons of bacon fat back to the dutch oven.
Add the mushrooms to the dutch oven. Cook to soften, and slightly brown.
Add the garlic and mustard. Cook one minute.
Add the beef stock and cream. Cook until reduced to desired consistency and add bacon.
Slice the meatloaf into 8 pieces. Plate each slice. Top with the bacon mushroom sauce. Grate more Swiss cheese over the top.

Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

The combination of mushrooms, bacon, and Swiss cheese creates a symphony of rich, complementary flavors that elevate any dish. Mushrooms bring an earthy, umami depth with their slightly nutty and savory undertones, acting as a perfect base for the crispy, smoky intensity of bacon. Swiss cheese adds a creamy, slightly tangy sweetness that balances the boldness of the other ingredients, melting smoothly into every bite. Together, these flavors create a harmonious blend of rustic warmth and indulgent richness, making them a perfect pairing for hearty, comforting dishes.