• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 8

• 910 g of ground beef
• New Milano pepperoni (1 stick)
• 10 slices of bacon
• 8 slices of cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of breadcrumb
• 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of garlic powder
• 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of salt
• 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of pepper

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)

2 In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.

3 Put the mixture in a medium baking tray lined with aluminum foil and distribute the meat mixture evenly.

4 Add the pepperoni and cheese, on top of the meat.

5 Carefully lift the meat and form a loaf.

6 In another aluminum-lined baking tray, place the slices of bacon side by side, one next to the other. Place the meat loaf on top of the bacon.

7 Roll up the meat with the bacon, then wrap with foil.

8 Bake the aluminum-wrapped loaf for 25 minutes.

9 Increase the temperature to 500°F (260°C). Remove the foil and bake for 20 more minutes until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.

10 Cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.