Smoked Bacon Triple-Cheese Stack Meatloaf

This is not your average meatloaf. A juicy, tender beef meatloaf layered with smoky bacon and THREE melty cheeses — cheddar, mozzarella, and provolone — then finished with a sweet, smoky caramelized glaze. Every slice reveals a rich, cheesy center wrapped in savory beef and crispy bacon. Pure comfort food, upgraded.

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

• 2 lbs (900g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Cheese & Bacon Layer

• 6 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded

For the Glaze

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined — do not overmix.
3. Press about half of the meat mixture into a flat rectangular layer.
4. Arrange the cheddar, mozzarella, and provolone in the center, then lay the bacon slices over the cheese.
5. Cover completely with the remaining meat mixture and firmly seal the edges so the cheese stays inside.
6. Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until fully cooked and beautifully caramelized.
8. Let the meatloaf rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing, so the cheese stays in perfect layers.

Pro Tips

• Use a combination of cheeses for the best flavor and melt.
• Don’t overmix the beef mixture or the meatloaf can become dense.
• Resting before slicing is the secret to clean, cheesy layers in every slice.

Perfect For

Family dinners, Sunday dinners, and comfort food nights when only something hearty will do.