Here’s a hearty, cheesy, bacon-packed Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf — all the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger baked into a juicy, tender meatloaf. Perfect weeknight comfort food! 🍔🥓🧀
🥓🍔 Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Ingredients (serves 6)
For the Meatloaf
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed Ritz crackers)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Optional: extra cheese + bacon for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or grease a loaf pan.
2. Make the meatloaf mixture
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, onion, and garlic.
- Add breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently — don’t overwork, or the meatloaf will be dense.
3. Form the loaf
- Shape into a loaf on the baking sheet or pack into a greased loaf pan.
4. Add the topping
- Mix ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar.
- Spread over the top of the meatloaf.
- Optional: Sprinkle extra cheese or bacon on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.
5. Bake
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
6. Serve
- Slice and serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a side salad.
⭐ Tips
- Cheesier center: Add a cheese “core” by stuffing a log of cheddar inside the meat mixture.
- Crispier bacon: Lay strips of bacon across the top before baking.
- Low-carb: Swap breadcrumbs for crushed pork rinds.
- Sauce boost: Mix 1 tbsp BBQ sauce into the topping for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give you:
🧀 Bacon-Wrapped Cheeseburger Meatloaf
🔥 BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
🍔 Smashburger-Style Onion & Pickle Meatloaf
Just tell me!
