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Bacon Ranch Meatloaf {Crock Pot}

May 14, 2015 By Aunt Lou 14 Comments

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Do you love bacon? Do you love Ranch? You have got to try this Bacon Ranch Meatloaf – Crock Pot Style! This twist on the classic comfort food has everyone asking for seconds!

Do you love bacon? Do you love Ranch? You have got to try this Bacon Ranch Meatloaf - Crock Pot Style! This twist on the classic comfort food has everyone asking for seconds!
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Aunt Lou here.

When I saw this recipe in Gooseberry Patch’s Slow-Cooker Christmas Favorites, I knew I was going to add bacon. Who can resist a Bacon Ranch Meatloaf?!

I’m all about cooking with ranch…be it with ranch dip, ranch dip mix, ranch dressing…whatever…I love me a good ranch recipe. Don’t believe me? Here are some of my favorites…Crock Pot Cheesy Ranch Potatoes, BBQ Ranch Stuffed Cheddar Burgers, Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops, Creamy Ranch Crock Pot Potatoes, Crock Pot Chicken Wing Dip, Crispy Ranch Pork Chops, Easy Ranch Burgers, All-In-One Bacon Cheese Turkey Burgers…you get the idea. I like ranch. 🙂

Cookin’ Cris’ Dishes: Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Meatloaf

Voted Battle Meatloaf Winner by our Crock Posse YouTube Community and updated with a video from Mikey:

Bacon Ranch Meatloaf Crock Pot Recipe

Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable version of this recipe.

Even though I love ranch, it never dawned on me to use it in a meatloaf! What a great idea! I just had to try it.

When I started pulling out all my ingredients, I saw that we had a pack of bacon in the fridge. The lightbulb went off in my head that bacon would be the perfect compliment and so this Bacon Ranch Meatloaf was born!

Now we found a great deal on a 3 lb pack of ground beef, so I adjusted the ingredients to fit having 3 lbs of ground beef. It is great for feeding a crowd…or Michael’s huge appetite!

Ingredients for Bacon Ranch Meatloaf Crock Pot Recipe

3 eggs beaten
1 1/4 c milk
4 slices of bread torn into small pieces
1 1/2 t salt
3/4 t pepper
3/4 c ketchup plus extra to squirt on the top
3 lbs ground beef
1/2 c onion diced
2-1 oz pkg ranch dressing mix
3 pieces of bacon cooked crisp and crumbled

How to Make Meatloaf in a Crock Pot

  1. Mix together your eggs, milk, bread, salt and pepper in a very large bowl and let set for 20 minutes
  2. Add 3/4 c ketchup, ground beef, onion and ranch mix
  3. Mix well
  4. Form into a mound or loaf (depending on the type of slow cooker you are using) and top with desired amount of ketchup
  5. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, switch to low and cook for additional 7 hours
  6. Top with crumbled bacon just before serving

Notes on Bacon Ranch Meatloaf Recipe

  • This recipe is altered from one found in Gooseberry Patch’s Slow-Cooker Christmas Favorites.
  • For this delicious Bacon Ranch Meatloaf, I used my new 9 x13 casserole slow cooker made by Crock Pot. As you can see from the pictures, it worked beautifully! If you don’t have one of these awesome new crocks, you will want to use at least a 5 or 6-quart crock since it is so large.
  • As with any of our recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
  • All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline and should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Do you love bacon? Do you love Ranch? You have got to try this Bacon Ranch Meatloaf - Crock Pot Style! This twist on the classic comfort food has everyone asking for seconds!
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Printable Recipe for Bacon Ranch Meatloaf

This Bacon Ranch Meatloaf might just be your new favorite meatloaf!

Bacon Ranch Meatloaf {Crock Pot}

Do you love bacon? Do you love Ranch? You have got to try this Bacon Ranch Meatloaf – Crock Pot Style! This twist on the classic comfort food has everyone asking for seconds.
4.92 from 12 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Meatloaf
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 -10 servings
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Aunt Lou
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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1.25 cups milk
  • 4 slices bread torn into small pieces
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoons pepper
  • 3/4 cups ketchup plus extra to squirt on the top
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 cups onion diced
  • 2 oz ranch dressing mix (2-1 oz pkgs)
  • 3 pieces bacon cooked crisp and crumbled

Instructions

  • Mix together your eggs, milk, bread, salt and pepper in a very large bowl and let set for 20 minutes
  • Add 3/4 c ketchup, ground beef, onion and ranch mix
  • Mix well
  • Form into a mound or loaf (depending on the type of slow cooker you are using) and top with desired amount of ketchup
  • Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, switch to low and cook for additional 7 hours
  • Top with crumbled bacon just before serving

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Notes

  • This recipe is altered from one found in Gooseberry Patch’s Slow-Cooker Christmas Favorites.
  • For this delicious Bacon Ranch Meatloaf, I used my new 9 x13 casserole slow cooker made by Crock Pot. As you can see from the pictures, it worked beautifully! If you don’t have one of these awesome new crocks, you will want to use at least a 5 or 6-quart crock since it is so large.
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  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
  • Finally, all slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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Do you love bacon? Do you love Ranch? You have got to try this Bacon Ranch Meatloaf - Crock Pot Style! This twist on the classic comfort food has everyone asking for seconds!
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Comments

  1. Timothy Woods says

    December 27, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    Hello!

    Just wanted to let you know that my wife and I tried this recipe the other night. It so happens that my inlaws were there too. They like the recipe so much that they ask for the leftovers to go!

    Anyways, thanks a lot for sharing this. Excited to send the next recipe here to my wife.

    Have a great day!

    Reply
  2. Kelly Jean Roth says

    April 29, 2021 at 9:20 am

    Is there a low-carb substitute for the bread if you’re doing Keto?

    Reply
    • Aunt Lou says

      April 29, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      We haven’t tested this with a low carb substitute, but we will add it to our list to try!

  3. Carol Neighbors says

    May 28, 2020 at 10:03 am

    First, I don’t have a large crock pot so I was wondering, instead of halving the recipe, if I cut the meatloaf in half, and freeze the other half for later use.
    Second, can I cook the bacon but add to the meat mixture instead of adding to top after baking.

    Reply
    • Aunt Lou says

      June 2, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Carol!

      I haven’t tried either one of those, but think both could work. If you give those ideas a try, let me know how it turns out!

      ~Aunt Lou

  4. Danielle says

    March 4, 2018 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    I don’t like ketchup, Can I use BBQ sauce as an alternative? I’m not sure what else would be good.

    Reply
    • Aunt Lou says

      March 9, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Hi Danielle!

      Although I haven’t tried this recipe with BBQ sauce, it sounds like a great alternative to me! Let me know how it turns out!

      Aunt Lou

    • Maggie says

      May 26, 2020 at 4:08 am

      I use tomato sauce in my regular meatloaf.

  5. Annie. Wright says

    February 25, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Made this last week and it was delicious. My son, who hates onions in anything, went back for seconds. Definitely a keeper.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      February 26, 2017 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      So glad you guys enjoyed it Annie!

  6. Marsha Baker says

    May 16, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    I’m with you…I’m crazy wild about ranch dressing, and enjoy it on so many things, but DUH….had not thought to add it to meatloaf either. Thanks for sharing this – can’t wait to try it. Meatloaf is one of my favorite meals too! Perfect combo.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      May 21, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely let us know what you think Marsha! Thanks for stopping by!!

  7. Diane says

    May 16, 2015 at 11:57 am

    I have tried a few of your recipes for the crock pot but am wondering if you have anything that feeds 1 person not an army. I made the chicken & rice and I’m going to be eating this for days. Can you at least advise how to cut down the recipes? I would really appreciate it.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      May 21, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      Diane-
      Have you tried cutting the casseroles or dishes in half after cooking and freezing them for later? Also, you might try cooking half a recipe in a smaller slow cooker. Smaller portions do best in smaller units– 4 qts or less. Hope that helps!

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