Polpettone Alla Milanese

Ingredients

Bacon

8 slices

Butter

1 tablespoon, for greasing

Salt and pepper

to taste

Parsley

1/4 cup, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Milk

1/2 cup

Eggs

2

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Breadcrumbs

1 cup

Ground beef

1 1/2 pounds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a baking sheet with butter.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Wrap the bacon slices around the meatloaf, tucking the ends underneath so they stay in place. If needed, secure them with toothpicks.
5. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. If the bacon is not crispy enough, broil the meatloaf for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before removing any toothpicks and slicing.
7. Serve the Polpettone alla Milanese warm with your favorite side dishes.