A smoky, tender meatloaf with a tangy barbecue glaze—comfort food at its best!
Servings: 6-8 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:


For Meatloaf:
 2 lbs. ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
 1⁄2 cup milk
 1 small onion, finely diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 egg, beaten
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 1 tsp salt
 1⁄2 tsp black pepper
 1⁄2 tsp smoked paprika
 1⁄2 tsp onion powder
 2 tbsp “Fine As Wine” Sweet Orange Serena BBQ Sauce
 6 strips of thin sliced Bacon
To Glaze your Meatloaf:
 Use Momma D’s Kitchen “Fine As Wine” Sweet Orange Serena BBQ Sauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat & Prep:
    o Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    o Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
  2. Soak the Breadcrumbs:
    o In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb
    moisture.
  3. Mix the Meatloaf:
    o In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg,
    Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder and
    barbecue sauce.
    o Gently mix until just combined (don’t overmix or it’ll be tough).
  4. Shape & Bake:
  5. Form into a loaf shape wrap bacon around your loaf on the baking sheet or after wrapping
    bacon place in a loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes uncovered.
  7. Glaze & Finish Baking:
    o After 35 minutes, brush the glaze generously over the top of the meatloaf.
    o Return to the oven and bake for 20-25 more minutes until the internal temperature
    reaches 160°F (71°C).
  8. Rest & Serve:
    o Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
    o Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or corn.

You can tweak the flavors of your meatloaf by using different Momma D’s Kitchen “Fine As Wine”
BBQ Sauces!