Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe
Bacon cheeseburger meatloaf is a hearty twist on a classic; juicy, cheesy, and loaded with smoky bacon in every bite!
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ⅓ cup fried onions or 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 slices precooked bacon or real bacon bits
- 4 ounces processed cheese loaf such as Velveeta, sliced ½-inch thick
- ¼ cup ketchup
- pickles as garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil (for easy clean up)
- Chop up cooked bacon slices.
- In a large bowl gently combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, mustard, barbecue sauce, fried onions, and half of the cooked bacon.
- Form half of the meat mixture into an 8x4-inch rectangle on the baking pan. Lay cheese slices in the center of the rectangle. Top with remaining meat mixture, ensuring cheese is fully sealed inside.
- Bake uncovered for 50 minutes. Brush the top with ketchup, sprinkle with remaining bacon, and bake for 15 minutes more, or until the inside reaches 165℉
- Let rest 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Add pickles as garnished (optional).
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Notes
Leftover meatloaf can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 902mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 4mg