Description
Savory mushroom swiss bacon meatloaf casserole brings comfort food to new heights with its rich, layered flavors. Hearty ingredients meld together, creating a delightful dish that satisfies hunger and warms hearts with each mouthwatering bite you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 whole egg
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup milk
Dry and Canned Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, creating a uniform meat mixture that holds together well.
- Transfer the meat mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish, pressing firmly to create an even, compact layer.
- Generously distribute crumbled bacon across the meat surface, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over the bacon, allowing it to create a melty, flavorful topping.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully pour the creamy soup mixture over the entire casserole, allowing it to seep between the meat layers.
- Place the casserole in a preheated 350°F oven, baking for approximately 45-50 minutes until the meat is completely cooked and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to settle and casserole to set.
- Slice and serve warm, capturing the rich combination of meat, cheese, and savory bacon.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains the rich flavor profile.
- Add finely chopped mushrooms directly into the meat mixture for extra umami and moisture, enhancing the overall texture and depth of taste.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and checking that cream of mushroom soup is gluten-free certified.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium bacon and selecting a reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup to make the dish more heart-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg