Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with Mushrooms and Cheese

Here is the full recipe for the delicious Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Meat Patties With Melted Cheese shown in your photo — juicy inside, covered in bacon, topped with gooey cheese. Super easy and incredibly tasty!

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Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Meat Patties

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Ingredients (6 pieces)

For the filling

• 400–500 g ground meat (beef, pork, or mixed)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 green pepper or pickle, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 2–3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• Salt & pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp oregano or thyme

Wrapping & topping

• 12 slices of bacon (2 per patty)
• 150–200 g cheese (mozzarella, gouda, or cheddar), grated
• 1–2 tbsp oil or butter (for frying)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the filling

1. Heat a little oil in a pan.
2. Sauté onion until soft.
3. Add grated carrot + chopped pepper and cook 3–4 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
5. Let it cool slightly.
6. In a bowl, combine:
   • ground meat
   • sautéed vegetables
   • egg
   • breadcrumbs
   • salt, pepper, paprika, oregano
8. Mix well and shape into 6 thick patties.

2. Wrap with bacon

1. Lay 2 slices of bacon in a “+” cross shape.
2. Place the meat patty in the center.
3. Fold bacon over the patty to wrap it completely.

3. Cook

Pan method

1. Heat a bit of oil in a pan.
2. Place bacon-wrapped patties seam-side down.
3. Fry on medium heat until bacon becomes golden.
4. Flip and cook the other side.

Oven method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.

4. Add cheese topping

1. Place all patties on a baking tray or keep in the pan.
2. Cover each with a generous amount of grated cheese.
3. Bake or broil 5 minutes until cheese melts completely.

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5. Serve

Slice and enjoy with:

• mashed potatoes
• rice
• salad
• garlic sauce
• ketchup or BBQ sauce

❤️ Tips

• Add jalapeños or chili flakes for a spicy version.
• Mix mozzarella + cheddar for extra stretch and flavor.
• Add mushrooms to the filling for more moisture.