Here’s a hearty, comfort-food twist on classic meatloaf — Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf 🍔🥓🧀
🥓 Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 2 lbs (900g) ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 6 slices bacon
- Optional topping: ketchup or BBQ sauce
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper or foil.
2️⃣ Make the Meatloaf Base
- In a large bowl, combine: ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, garlic, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix gently until just combined (overmixing makes meatloaf dense).
3️⃣ Assemble
- Shape half the meat mixture into a loaf on the pan.
- Layer cheese slices on top.
- Cover with the remaining meat mixture and gently press to seal.
- Lay bacon strips over the top.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Optional: In the last 10 minutes, brush with ketchup or BBQ sauce for a glaze.
5️⃣ Rest & Serve
- Let meatloaf rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or in sandwiches.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Cheese: Use cheddar, American, or pepper jack for a spicier kick.
- Bacon: Partially cook for 5 minutes if you want crispier bacon topping.
- Mix-ins: Add diced pickles or sautéed mushrooms for extra burger flavor.
- Make Ahead: Shape meatloaf and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight before baking.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version of this bacon cheeseburger meatloaf that comes out extra juicy and perfectly tender without using the oven.
