Here’s a fully loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf recipe — all the flavors of a cheeseburger baked into a hearty, cheesy loaf.
🥓🍔 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
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese & Bacon
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 8–10 slices bacon, uncooked
Glaze (Optional but Recommended)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line a baking sheet with foil.
- Mix Meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined (don’t overmix to keep meatloaf tender).
- Add Cheese
- Press half of the meat mixture into loaf shape.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Cover with remaining meat mixture, sealing edges over cheese.
- Top with Bacon
- Lay bacon slices over the top, tucking ends underneath the loaf.
- Add Glaze
- Mix glaze ingredients and brush over the bacon/meatloaf.
- Bake
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Optional: Broil 3–5 minutes at the end to crisp bacon.
- Rest & Serve
- Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or even on buns for a meatloaf sandwich.
Optional Enhancements
- Add diced pickles or caramelized onions inside for extra flavor.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy twist.
- Drizzle extra glaze on slices for a “burger sauce” effect.
This version hits all the classic cheeseburger notes — juicy beef, melty cheese, savory bacon, and tangy glaze — in a comforting baked dish.
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