Gluten Free Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

Meatloaf is the kind of comfort food that deserves a permanent spot in the dinner rotation, and wrapping it in a full lattice of crispy bacon takes it from weeknight staple to something genuinely showstopping. The key to keeping this completely wheat-free is swapping in gluten free breadcrumbs, which get soaked in whole milk to form a panade — that little paste is what keeps the loaf tender and juicy all the way through without relying on regular flour-based fillers. Ground beef, eggs, garlic, smoked paprika, and a hit of Worcestershire sauce build serious depth of flavor before the loaf even hits the oven. The bacon does double duty here: it bastes the meat as it cooks and crisps up into a gorgeous, caramelized shell that holds everything together beautifully. A tangy-sweet glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire gets applied in two rounds, so the outside develops a sticky, lacquered finish that's hard to resist. Resting the loaf on a wire rack over a baking sheet means the bottom never steams or gets soggy — every slice comes out clean and holds its shape. This recipe makes 6 generous portions, so it's just as good for feeding a crowd as it is for meal-prepping lunches the rest of the week.

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