🍔🥓 Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

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🍔🥓 Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

A juicy, cheesy, bacon-loaded twist on classic meatloaf!

If you love a good bacon cheeseburger, get ready — because this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf tastes like your favorite diner burger baked into a comforting, sliceable masterpiece. It’s hearty, flavorful, super easy to prep, and packed with everything you love: melty cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, tender beef, tangy ketchup, and all the classic burger seasonings baked right in.

This recipe brings that nostalgic cheeseburger flavor into a cozy weeknight dinner that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, veggies, or fries. It’s family-friendly, meal-prep friendly, and guaranteed to leave everyone asking for seconds.

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1/2 lb ground pork (optional for flavor — or use more beef)

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • 1/4 cup ketchup

  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • Optional topping: extra ketchup, mustard, chopped bacon, or cheddar

⭐ How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

7 Simple Directions

1. Preheat the Oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease a loaf pan so the meatloaf releases easily after baking.

2. Prepare the Meat Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork (if using), diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Use your hands or a spatula to gently mix — don’t overwork it or the meatloaf may become dense.

3. Add the Cheeseburger Elements

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, milk, ketchup, mustard, and the egg.
These ingredients give the meatloaf that signature cheeseburger flavor — savory, tangy, cheesy, and slightly smoky.

4. Shape the Meatloaf

Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet or loaf pan. Shape it into a smooth loaf, pressing gently to eliminate air pockets.
If you love an extra saucy top, spread a thin layer of ketchup or a ketchup-mustard blend over the surface.

5. Bake the Meatloaf

Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
The outside should be caramelized, and the cheese will melt beautifully inside every slice.

6. Let It Rest

Remove from the oven and allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes.
This step helps it firm up so the slices hold together perfectly.

7. Slice & Serve

Cut into thick slices and enjoy warm. It’s rich, savory, and full of bacon cheeseburger goodness in every bite!

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