Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
All the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger baked into a juicy, weeknight-friendly meatloaf. Perfectly saucy with a melty cheddar finish.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.75 lb ground beef
- 6 oz bacon, cooked crisp and chopped divided
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar divided
- 0.75 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 0.33 cup milk
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped dill pickles
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.33 cup ketchup, for glaze
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard, for glaze
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar, for glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and set a rack on top.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6–8 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Stir breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes to hydrate.
- Add beef, mayonnaise, onion, pickles, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp mustard, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently with half the bacon and half the cheddar just until combined. Do not overwork.
- Shape mixture into a 9-inch loaf on the rack. Smooth the top and sides.
- Whisk glaze ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Brush over the loaf.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F. Sprinkle remaining cheddar and bacon on top for the last 5 minutes.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra pickles if you like.
Notes
Variation: Swap the cheddar for pepper jack and add a pinch of smoked paprika for a spicy kick. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days; rewarm slices in a 300°F oven until heated through, or crisp in a skillet and serve on toasted buns.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.