Description
Savory bacon cheeseburger meatloaf brings classic diner comfort straight to home kitchens. Juicy ground beef packed with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and zesty seasonings creates a hearty meal perfect for dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, infusing moisture with milk and introducing robust flavor enhancers like ketchup, diced onion, chopped pickles, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Thoroughly blend ingredients until they form a cohesive, uniform mixture without overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Sculpt the meat mixture into a compact, symmetrical loaf, ensuring even dimensions for consistent cooking.
- Select a suitable baking vessel and carefully transfer the raw meatloaf, positioning it centrally.
- Elegantly drape bacon strips across the meatloaf’s surface, meticulously tucking strip ends underneath to create a seamless coverage.
- Generously cascade shredded cheddar cheese over the bacon layer, allowing for complete and even distribution.
- Craft a tantalizing glaze by whisking together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until smooth and glossy.
- Lavishly spread the prepared glaze atop the bacon-covered meatloaf, ensuring complete and attractive coverage.
- Position the meatloaf in a preheated 350°F oven, allowing it to roast for approximately one hour until internal temperature reaches 160°F and bacon achieves a crisp, golden appearance.
- Extract the meatloaf from the oven and permit a brief resting period of 10 minutes, which helps redistribute internal juices and facilitates clean, precise slicing.
- Slice and present the meatloaf alongside complementary side dishes, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives for healthier, leaner protein options that maintain delicious flavor profile.
- Dice bacon into smaller pieces and mix throughout meatloaf for more consistent bacon flavor in every single bite.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds to make recipe completely gluten-free without compromising texture or taste.
- Enhance moisture by adding grated zucchini or finely chopped mushrooms, which contribute extra nutrients and keep meatloaf incredibly juicy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg