🥓🧀 Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is a delicious comfort food that combines everything you love about a classic cheeseburger—juicy ground beef, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy ketchup—into one hearty baked dish. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners or weekend meals.
The layers of beef, cheese, and bacon create an incredible texture, while the sweet and savory glaze on top adds a classic burger flavor in every bite.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6–8 slices cooked bacon
For the Topping
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Optional Garnish
- Extra bacon slices
- Pickle slices
- Cherry tomatoes
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, garlic, milk, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
Mix everything together using your hands or a spoon until well combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
3. Form the Meatloaf
Place half of the meat mixture on the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a loaf.
Spread the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the center and place the cooked bacon slices on top of the cheese.
Cover with the remaining meat mixture and seal the edges so the cheese stays inside while baking.
Shape the loaf evenly.
4. Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
5. Bake the Meatloaf
Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove it from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the top.
Return it to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Rest and Serve
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute and keeps the slices neat.
Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
🍽️ Tips for the Best Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
✨ Use 80/20 ground beef for the best balance of flavor and juiciness.
✨ Adding crispy bacon inside the loaf enhances the burger flavor.
✨ For extra cheesiness, add an additional layer of cheese in the center.
✨ You can also wrap the meatloaf in bacon before baking for even more flavor.
🔥 Result: A juicy, cheesy, bacon-packed meatloaf that tastes just like a loaded cheeseburger—comforting, savory, and incredibly satisfying!