Savory BBQ Meatloaf with Oatmeal: A Delicious Twist

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of ground beef
• ¾ lb of mild breakfast sausage with a hint of sage
• A finely chopped onion
• Shredded carrots for a touch of color
• 5 tbsp of dry onion soup mix for added flavor
• 2 tbsp of brown sugar to balance the taste
• 3 eggs for binding everything together
• 1 ½ cups of flavorful barbecue sauce
• 1 cup of rolled oats to add texture, more can be used for extra heartiness
• 6 slices of bacon, divided for a crispy finish

Step 1

Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). In a spacious mixing bowl, create a flavorful medley by combining ground beef, sausage, diced onion, chopped carrots, onion soup mix, a sprinkle of brown sugar, eggs, and a generous helping of barbeque sauce. Add oats gradually until the mixture reaches a perfect consistency, up to approximately 2 cups. Next, split the blend into two portions and carefully place them into two 9x5-inch loaf pans. To give it an extra touch of flavor, adorn each loaf with three strips of bacon lengthwise. Bake this delectable creation in the preheated oven for about an hour or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the savory juices run clear. Enjoy the delicious aroma that fills your kitchen as this dish reaches perfection.