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Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs

Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs are the BOMB! I never imagined the flurry of cooking that would ensue over the past 2 month’s, or the need to “Use What You Have On Hand”.

Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs
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Most folks approached supper with the mind set of “get it done as fast as you can”! That meant fast food, frozen meals popped in the oven, or air fryer delicacies. Running to the store on a whim isn’t an option, so being creative with what is on hand in the fridge and pantry is the new essential. Meatloaf ingredients were on hand at my home, so I got creative and the candied bacon meatloaf bomb was born.

 

I have been making meatloaf for years, so I already have preferred ingredients to use for a moist and tasty meatloaf, and I wanted these candied bacon meatloaf bombs to be just as good. Quick oats is a favorite unless there is cornbread that can be finely crumbled into the mixture. A fork or grater is great to make cornbread crumbs. It’s the best if the cornbread is a day or two old and was made using a “Jiffy Cornbread mix”. Side note: old fashioned oats don’t have that glue power that is needed to hold everything in place for a moist meatloaf.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, then place the following ingredients in a large bowl. 1 egg, approx. 3 – 4 tbsp of milk, or just a quick glug from the jug. 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/3 cup quick oats, 1 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, then grab another spice out of your cabinet…garlic powder, seasoned salt, (cut down on salt portion if adding seasoned salt) or one of the Mrs. Dash seasonings. There are so many varieties that you can have fun with the flavor of your meatloaf bomb. The theme is “Use What You Have On Hand”.

Last but not least the candied bacon meatloaf bombs need onion. If your family is picky and they don’t like to see and feel the texture of onion chunks, use 1/8 – 1/4 cup thinly shaved onion. It takes a little practice but it can be done. Score the onion in a grid, and then shave the onion off as pictured below. Do this by placing the onion on it’s side on a cutting board. I have been using the shaved onion trick for years! If you don’t have an onion on hand use 2 tsp dried Minced Onion.

Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs

Whip the entire mixture of the ingredients above. It should be thick like applesauce, but it shouldn’t mound up like pudding. If it is too thick add more ketchup, if it is too thin add more oats or cornbread crumbs. Add 1lb of ground beef (80%/20% mixture) in the bowl and mix it good. Shape the meatloaf mix into 8 mounded balls. Place them on a foil lined cookie sheet. Wrap each meatloaf bomb with a piece of bacon. I don’t recommend thick cut bacon.

Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs
In a second clean bowl add 3/4 cup ketchup, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, a dash of ground cloves, and tsp of mustard, and mix well.

Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs
After it is mixed give it a good sniff. If it still smells a LOT like ketchup, add a little more brown sugar and a dash of clove.

Spoon the brown sugar ketchup mixture over the top of the meatloaf bombs, allowing it to drizzle over and under the bacon a bit. Let the topping drizzle onto the bacon…as it helps to candy the bacon.

Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs
Pop them into a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, then an additional 15 minutes at 425 degrees. Check on them often during the last 15 min. The bacon needs to be a little crispy and a little browned. The bacon tips will be much darker where the topping has been drizzled. This will be that yummy candied chewy part of the meatloaf bombs. If you find that the bacon isn’t as crispy or brown as you would like, place them under the broiler checking them quite often until the bacon is as crispy and brown as you would like. A little blackening on the edges is wonderful because that is where the topping and the bacon are being candied together,and that blackened grease around the bombs doesn’t mean the bottoms are burned, they are just right. YUM!

Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs

Since I am “Using What I Have On Hand” to make the evening meal, after I put the bombs in the oven, I popped open a can of carrots. Put them into a small sauce pan, added 2 tsp of butter, approx. a tbsp of brown sugar then let them simmer slow and low. Idahoan Cheese Bacon Instant mashed potatoes always seem to be in my pantry, and they helped round out this meal. Add a little extra butter and milk to the Idahoan instant potatoes, to make them even tastier. Evaporated canned milk is the best, if you have it on hand. 

Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs

[mv_create key=”1″ thumbnail=”https://krissysoverthemountaincrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200501_200211-01-1.jpeg” title=”Candied Bacon Meatloaf Bombs” type=”recipe”]Disclaimer: This recipe should not be considered heart healthy. Follow instructions on the recipe card to lighten it up a bit. A printable recipe card is found above.

I will be slowly adding recipes on how to use what you have on hand to this blog. If you would like to see the recipes use the Recipes Tab at the top of the page.

One other thing I do to keep me busy is crochet. I am a crochet designer, and I made those place mats and solo cup cozies. The pattern for the place mats  will be on the blog soon! 

Let me know if you try the Candied Meatloaf Bombs. Give me your opinion. Tell me if you think they are the BOMB! I really want to know. 

 

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  1. Deborah Thurmond says

    May 15, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    Sounds delish! Can’t wait to give it a go!

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    • Kris says

      May 15, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Thank you Deborah! I hope you enjoy it!

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  2. Karen says

    May 21, 2020 at 8:38 am

    These were excellent! My husband, who has never eaten meatloaf, liked them and even took them in his lunch.

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    • Kris says

      May 21, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      How wonderful! Thank you Karen! So glad we could turn your husband’s taste buds around a little!

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  3. Pam says

    June 1, 2020 at 2:03 am

    Made these today!!! Delicious ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for sharing your recipe!!

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    • Kris says

      June 1, 2020 at 2:44 am

      You are so welcome! I’m glad you liked them!

      Reply

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