Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 works best)

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp yellow mustard

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (plus 3–4 raw slices for topping)

Optional Topping:

Extra ketchup, BBQ sauce, or burger sauce

 

‍ Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine:

Ground beef

Breadcrumbs

Egg

Onion

Ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire

Garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Shredded cheddar and crumbled cooked bacon

 

3. Mix until just combined — don’t overwork it.

4. Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.

5. Lay raw bacon strips over the top of the meatloaf.

6. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

7. In the last 10 minutes, optionally brush the top with ketchup or BBQ sauce and return to the oven.

8. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.