Description
Succulent bacon cheeseburger meatloaf brings classic diner flavors directly to home kitchens with minimal effort. Rich ground beef layered with crispy bacon and melted cheese creates a comfort meal that delivers hearty satisfaction for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb / 454 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb / 227 grams) bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 whole egg
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F, preparing a loaf pan or baking sheet with a light coating of oil or parchment paper.
- Crumble crispy bacon and shred cheese, ensuring pieces are small and evenly distributed.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently fold ground beef with bacon, cheese, breadcrumbs, and egg until ingredients are just incorporated.
- Season the meat mixture with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, mixing carefully to maintain meat’s tenderness.
- Form the blend into a cohesive loaf shape, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Delicately spread a thin, even layer of ketchup across the meatloaf’s surface for added moisture and tangy flavor.
- Transfer the prepared loaf to the preheated oven and roast for 55-60 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 160F.
- Remove from oven and allow meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring a moist, flavorful result.
- Slice into hearty portions and serve immediately while warm and succulent.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to prevent a tough, dense texture that can make the meatloaf less tender and juicy.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that still delivers rich flavor and satisfying texture.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds to make this recipe completely gluten-free without compromising the classic comfort food experience.
- Drain excess bacon grease before adding to the meat mixture to control fat content and prevent the meatloaf from becoming too greasy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 496 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg