Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bacon strips , chopped and divided
• 1 small white onion , chopped
• 5 buttons mushrooms , chopped
• 1.5 pounds extra-lean ground beef
• 0.25 cups evaporated milk
• 1 large egg
• 6 ounces Swiss cheese , shredded and divided
• 0.5 cups cornflake crumbs

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon; set aside 1 tablespoon bacon. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings from the skillet.

3. 3

   Add onion and mushrooms to the skillet; cook until soft.

4. 4

   Combine beef, milk, and egg in a large bowl. Stir in onion and mushrooms. Add about 4 ounces Swiss cheese and all but 1 tablespoon bacon; stir to combine. Stir in cornflake crumbs until well blended.

5. 5

   Shape into a loaf; place in a meatloaf pan.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Drain fat; sprinkle with remaining 2 ounces Swiss cheese and reserved 1 tablespoon bacon. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Let meatloaf rest for a few minutes to make it easier to slice. Enjoy!