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Comfort food: A rich, cheesy meatloaf filled with mushrooms and garlic, covered with a turkey bacon lattice.

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf

This hearty Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf is a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Juicy beef mixed with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted Swiss cheese makes this a dinner everyone will love!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Base
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Add-ins
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms sautéed and chopped
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
Topping
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and chop. In the same pan, sauté mushrooms and onions until softened.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in chopped bacon, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and shredded Swiss cheese.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the loaf pan and shape evenly.
  6. Mix ketchup and brown sugar, then spread over the top of the meatloaf.
  7. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce or Dijon mustard to the meat mixture. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.