Smoky Bacon & Maple Glazed Meatloaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A tender meatloaf infused with smoky bacon and a sweet-tangy maple glaze, perfect for cozy family dinners. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup, finely diced yellow onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 slices, cooked until crisp and crumbled bacon
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Step 2: Press mixture firmly into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Whisk together 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup and 2 tablespoons ketchup in a small bowl; brush evenly over the meatloaf surface.
Step 3: Bake uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (use a meat thermometer inserted into the center), then let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.