Mac'n'Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

You want comfort food?  I've got your comfort food right here!  All wrapped up in one delicious package.  Meatloaf stuffed with macaroni and cheese wrapped in bacon.  That right!  I said it!  Mmm, mmm, mmmm.

Mac'n'Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Mac'n'Cheese

1 Cup Elbow Shaped Noodles
1/4 lb Velveeta-Cubed
1/4 Cup Milk
2 Tbsp Butter


Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain. Stir in the Velveeta, milk and butter. Keep on low and stir occasionally until cheese is completely melted. If it seems to thick add a bit more milk. Remove from heat and set aside.  Or you can cheat like I did and use a package of Velveeta macaroni and cheese.  

Meatloaf

1 lb Ground Beef
1 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Egg
1 Cup Bread Crumbs
1/4 Cup Milk


Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside.

Topping

6 Strips Of Bacon
1 Cup Ketchup
1/4 Cup Mustard
1 Tbsp Worcestershire
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar



Preheat oven to 325 Degrees Fahrenheit. 

Line a loaf pan with foil. Place half of the meat mixture in the pan and press down and up the sides creating a well in the middle. 

Add your mac'n'cheese to well. You probably won't need all of it.

Place the rest of the meat mixture on top, sealing the sides.

Line a sheet pan with foil. Place the sheet pan on top of the loaf pan, flip over, transferring the meatloaf to the sheet pan. Discard foil from loaf pan. Perfect the form of your loaf and make sure the sides are sealed well.

Precook the bacon until just barely done.  Basket weave the bacon on top and tuck the ends under the loaf. 

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Mix together the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire and brown sugar. 

Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Pour sauce over top. Turn oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15-20 more minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and meatloaf is cooked through. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.