Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

This is usually popular when we serve it. The bacon here serves a couple of purposes. The bacon keeps the meatloaf moist, as well as adding flavor. The glaze serves the same purposes. I lay the strips of bacon on a piece of parchment to make it easier to to roll with the bacon. It is also easier to get a tighter roll.

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

2 lbs ground beef

1 egg

1/2 cup ketchup

1 tbsp beef bouillon powder (2 envelopes)

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup rice krispie cereal

bacon

Glaze

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions

Mix the ground beef, egg, beef bouillon powder, chili powder, ketchup, and water.

Knead the meat until everything is combined, then mix in the rice krispies until thoroughly combined.

Mix the brown sugar and the second amount of ketchup.

Lay down strips of bacon on a piece of parchment paper shape the meatloaf into a log shape.

Place on the bacon, brush lightly with the glaze.

Roll the meatloaf so the bacon fully covers it.

Put the bacon wrapped meatloaf in a baking pan.

Use half the glaze to cover the meatloaf.

Bake at 350 F for 60 minutes

Check temperature, should at least 165 F

If the temperature is good, brush with remaining glaze

Bake for another 5 minutes