Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and 2/3 of the bacon, leaving an overhang of the bacon.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, green pepper, mustard, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper with your hands.

Step 4

Shape a long log with 2/3 of the meat mixture and place it inside the prepared pan.

Step 5

Use your hands to make a crease down the middle of the meatloaf and add the cheese to the crease.

Step 6

Cover the cheese-filled meat with the remaining meat mixture.

Step 7

Fold the bacon overhang on top of the cheese-filled meatloaf.

Step 8

Cover the loaf entirely with the remaining bacon and 1/3 of the barbecue sauce.

Step 9

Bake for 40 minutes.

Step 10

Carefully spread 1/3 of the barbecue sauce on top of the meatloaf.

Step 11

Continue baking the meatloaf until an instant thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F.

Step 12

Carefully transfer the cooked meatloaf from the oven and cover it with the remaining barbecue sauce.

Step 13

Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5-10 minutes.

Step 14

Very carefully drain the excess grease on top of the pan.

Step 15

Slice and serve.