Description
Hearty bacon cheeseburger meatloaf wellington brings classic comfort food to new culinary heights with its rich layers of savory beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Flavor-packed and elegantly wrapped in golden pastry, this dish promises a delightful experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large egg
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Transform the oven to a precise 375F (190C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the culinary masterpiece.
- Blend ground beef with crispy crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, finely diced onion, aromatic garlic, breadcrumbs, tangy ketchup, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning in a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly incorporating all ingredients until uniformly mixed.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and gently unfurl the delicate puff pastry sheet, strategically positioning the meat mixture in its center and molding it into a compact loaf formation.
- Carefully envelop the meat mixture with the pastry, meticulously sealing the edges to prevent any filling escape, then delicately transfer the wrapped creation to a parchment-lined baking sheet with the seam facing downward.
- Artfully brush the pastry’s exterior with beaten egg, ensuring a luxurious golden sheen will develop during baking.
- Slide the prepared Wellington into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry transforms into a rich golden brown and the internal temperature confirms complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and permit the Wellington to rest for 10 minutes, allowing internal juices to redistribute, then slice and serve while still wonderfully warm.
Notes
- Customize meat blends by mixing ground beef with ground pork or turkey for varied flavor profiles and leaner options.
- Enhance moisture by adding grated zucchini or finely chopped mushrooms to the meat mixture, preventing dryness while boosting nutritional value.
- Create gluten-free variations by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep ahead by assembling the Wellington and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, allowing deeper flavor development and convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 682 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg