Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
We've decided to transform the classic and combine it with all the flavors we love in a traditional burger. Crisp bacon, tangy melted cheddar, and a delicious blend of seasonings combine with lean ground beef to make the base of this savory bacon cheeseburger meatloaf. With it's creamy mustard & ketchup sauce, and a crunchy French fried onion finish- it's destined to be a new family favorite.
Servings: 6
Calories: 718kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup- 3/4 cup unseasoned bread crumbs toasted
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1/3 cup French fried onions
- 2 slices of sandwich bread*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef and the next 8 ingredients, mixing well. Don’t be afraid to get your hands ‘dirty’ and give everything a good squishing until evenly combined and a uniform consistency is reached.
- Place both pieces of bread into a meatloaf pan so that they evenly cover the bottom.
- Form meat mixture into a loaf shape and transfer to the meatloaf pan. You want it sitting directly on top of the bread.
- In a small bowl, combine mustard and ketchup.
- Evenly spread the ketchup mixture onto the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake 40 minutes. Top with the French fried onions and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the inside is no longer pink.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Remove the meatloaf from the pan and discard the grease ‘toast’. Slice the meatloaf and serve.
Notes
* This is the best meatloaf tip I’ve ever discovered. Instead of your meatloaf sitting and cooking in it’s own grease, or having to use a broiler pan, simply let the slices of bread absorb every last drop of fat that cooks out. It’s that simple. After cooking, simply discard and you’re left with a mess-free loaf that’s ready to be sliced and served.
- Use leaner ground beef. This will mean less grease run off, and ensure the bread can soak it all up successfully.
- Is a dill pickle essential with your burgers? You can add one tablespoon of dill pickle relish to the meatloaf mixture to infuse it with that flavor.
- Do not be tempted to mix raw bacon into the meatloaf mix. This will just add excess grease to the whole thing.
- Use a quality cheddar, whether it's pre-shredded or your shred it yourself from a block doesn't matter.
Nutrition
Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 1234mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 3mg