This decadent meatloaf, wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cheese and ham, is paired with a refreshing potato salad. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a special occasion, this meal is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
For the Meatloaf:
- 1.5 kg minced pork
- 30 g salt
- 1 tsp pepper mixture
- 1 tsp dry garlic
- 1 tsp Italian herb mixture
- 1 onion, grated and excess juice strained
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp ground crackers
- 70 ml cream (20% fat)
- 300 g cheese, grated
- 300 g ham, sliced
- 20-30 strips of cooked and smoked bacon (depending on the width of the bacon strips)
For the Potato Salad:3 potatoes
- Water (to cover potatoes)
- 1 tsp salt (for boiling potatoes)
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt (for marinating onions)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 pickled cucumbers, chopped
- Dill and parsley to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- Prepare the Meatloaf:
- In a large bowl, mix the minced pork with salt, pepper mixture, dry garlic, Italian herb mixture, grated onion, egg, ground crackers, and cream.
- Mix well, cover with cling film, and let it rest in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Assemble the Meatloaf:
- Spread a large piece of cling film on a flat surface. Place the minced meat on it and cover with another piece of cling film.
- Roll out the meat into a flat layer and form smooth edges.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the meat, then add the slices of ham on top.
- Carefully roll up the meat, removing the cling film as you go. Compact the roll well and polish the seam with wet hands.
- Wrap with Bacon:
- Lay out the bacon strips on a flat surface, overlapping them slightly.
- Place the meat roll in the middle and carefully remove the cling film.
- Wrap the bacon strips around the roll, covering it completely.
- Wrap the bacon-covered roll in cling film again to compact it, then wrap in three sheets of baking foil.
- Bake the Meatloaf:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Place the foil-wrapped roll on a baking tray and bake for 90 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, unwrap the foil, and pour the broth over the roll.
- Increase the oven temperature to 240°C (464°F) and bake for an additional 15 minutes to crisp the bacon.
- Prepare the Potato Salad:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until cooked through, then drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix the thinly sliced red onion with salt, sugar, and lemon juice. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooled, cut the potatoes into cubes and add to a large bowl with the marinated onions, chopped pickled cucumbers, dill, and parsley.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then add Dijon mustard and mayonnaise. Mix well.
- Serve:
- Slice the meatloaf and serve with the potato salad. The meatloaf can be served hot or cold as a sliced appetizer.
- Enjoy this delicious and hearty meal!
