Polpettone Alla Milanese

Polpettone alla Milanese is a traditional Italian meatloaf dish made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients - Serves 6

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place it on a greased baking sheet.
Wrap the bacon slices around the meatloaf, securing them with toothpicks if needed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve the Polpettone alla Milanese warm with your favorite side dishes.