Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

This Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is packed with juicy beef, gooey melted cheddar, tangy pickles, and topped with crispy bacon, ketchup, and mustard. All the classic cheeseburger flavors in one cozy, family-friendly dinner!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 5

Setting Time 15

Total Time 1 40

Servings servings

Calories 604kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ large onion
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 pounds ground beef
2 large eggs beaten
¾ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup ketchup
½ cup chopped pickles patted dry
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces sharp cheddar sliced
10 slices bacon uncooked, cut in half
Ketchup and mustard for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Saute onions and garlic until onions are tender, about 3 minutes.
Stir in parsley and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, eggs, bread crumbs, ketchup, pickles, Worcestershire, pepper, salt and cooled veggies. Mix until combined.
Divide meat in half. Shape one half of the meat into the bottom half of the prepared loaf pan. Place cheddar slices down the center, leaving ½ inch around the ends and sides. Shape remaining half of meat as the top half of the loaf, sealing the edges.
Top meatloaf with bacon pieces.
Cook for 60-75 minutes in a 350°F oven, until firm and cooked through.
Drain excess grease, and let your meatloaf set for 15 minutes before slicing.

Video

Notes

To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free breadcrumbs or finely processed oats.
Use 80/20 or 85/15 lean ground beef. You want a little fat to keep it juicy, but not too much.
No bread crumbs? Use food processor to process fresh bread into breadcrumbs.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Reheat in individual servings on a microwave safe dish.
Freezer Directions: To freeze, prepare meatloaf to step 7. Then transfer raw meatloaf mixture into a freezer bag. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using. Then continue with the recipe starting at step 8.

Nutrition