Texas BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

Classic meatloaf gets a Texas BBQ makeover in this Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf recipe. Dillo® Dust Original Texas BBQ Rub seasons the beef while bacon helps create a savory, caramelized exterior.

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Dillo® Dust
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup breadcrumbs
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

BBQ Glaze

• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dillo® Dust

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Add Dillo® Dust and mix gently.
4. Shape into a loaf.
5. Wrap the loaf with bacon, overlapping each slice slightly.
6. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
7. Bake for approximately 45 minutes.
8. Combine glaze ingredients.
9. Brush the meatloaf generously with glaze.
10. Return to oven for another 15–20 minutes.
11. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Why Dillo® Dust Works

The original Dillo® Dust blend provides savory Texas BBQ flavor without requiring a complicated homemade seasoning mixture.

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