Surprise your guests at Christmas dinner! Juicy, Simple and So delicious! Top 4 recipes

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly offers a similar flavor profile.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Sugar-free versions reduce calories, while homemade can cut costs.

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand sauce

Homemade can be healthier and store brands are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, and milk.

Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, black pepper, mustard, and pepper flakes until well combined.

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.

Wrap the bacon around the meatloaf, covering it completely.

In a small bowl, mix together BBQ sauce and brown sugar.

Brush the BBQ sauce mixture over the bacon-wrapped meatloaf.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

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