Description
Succulent BBQ bacon cheeseburger meatloaf combines classic burger flavors in a hearty comfort dish. Savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef (80/20)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Binders and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics and Additional Flavors:
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for topping)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F and prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray or parchment paper for easy removal.
- Crumble bacon and mix thoroughly with ground beef in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of meat and bacon pieces.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, minced onion, and crushed garlic into the meat mixture, blending gently to maintain a loose texture.
- Whisk eggs with Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, then fold into the meat mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Pour a portion of BBQ sauce into the meat mixture, stirring carefully to combine without compressing the meat too densely.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, sculpting it into a uniform loaf shape with slightly rounded edges.
- Generously brush the top of the meatloaf with additional BBQ sauce, creating a glossy and flavorful coating.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches 160F for food safety.
- Remove from oven and allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes, which helps retain moisture and makes slicing easier.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and crispy bacon bits before serving for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize the meatloaf’s texture by adjusting breadcrumb quantity, ensuring a moist yet firm consistency without becoming dense or crumbly.
- Choose high-quality ground beef with moderate fat content (80/20 ratio) for maximum flavor and juiciness during baking.
- Substitute regular bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter version, maintaining similar smoky flavor profile while reducing overall fat content.
- Enhance gluten-free requirements by replacing traditional breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko for similar binding properties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 622 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg