Description
Hearty bacon cheeseburger meatloaf combines classic comfort with bold burger flavors. Cheese-studded and bacon-wrapped, this dish delivers rich satisfaction for hungry families seeking a nostalgic dinner centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
- 6 strips cooked, crumbled bacon
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) diced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and prepare a loaf pan with grease or parchment paper.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, ketchup, mustard, diced onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until ingredients are just incorporated.
- Gently integrate shredded cheddar cheese and crispy crumbled bacon into the meat mixture.
- Carefully transfer the meat combination into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even distribution and compact surface.
- Apply a delicate, uniform coating of ketchup across the meatloaf’s surface to create a zesty glaze.
- Position the loaf pan in the preheated oven and roast for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature precisely reaches 160F (71C).
- Allow the meatloaf to rest and settle for 10 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and stabilize.
- Slice the meatloaf into hearty portions and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Prevent Dry Meatloaf by mixing ingredients gently and avoiding overmixing, which can make the meat tough and dense.
- Enhance Flavor Depth by using high-quality bacon and sharp cheddar cheese for more intense taste profiles.
- Gluten-Free Option can be achieved by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Meal Prep Friendly recipe allows for making ahead and freezing, ensuring convenient and quick future meals by wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and storing in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 433 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg