Here’s a juicy, flavor-packed Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf — everything you love about a cheeseburger, baked into a hearty comfort meal.
🥓🍔 Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8–10 slices bacon (uncooked)
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or lightly grease a loaf pan.
2️⃣ Mix the Meat
In a large bowl, combine:
- Ground beef
- Breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Milk
- Onion & garlic
- Ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire
- Salt & pepper
Mix gently until just combined (don’t overwork).
3️⃣ Add the Cheese
- Press half the meat mixture into a loaf shape.
- Sprinkle 1 cup cheddar in the center.
- Top with remaining meat and seal edges.
4️⃣ Wrap with Bacon
Lay bacon slices over the top, tucking ends underneath the loaf.
5️⃣ Glaze & Bake
- Mix glaze ingredients and brush over top.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Broil 3–5 minutes at the end for crispy bacon (watch closely).
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
🔥 Optional Add-Ins
- Chopped pickles mixed into meat
- A layer of caramelized onions
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for heat
Serve With
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted veggies
- Or on toasted buns for a meatloaf sandwich
If you’d like, I can also give you a BBQ bacon version or a smoked grill version 🍖
