Name: Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef; 10 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled); 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 eggs (beaten slightly); ¼ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon of each salt & pepper; 1/3 cup ketchup; 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard; ½ cup French fried onions

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You are going to want to try this delicious, mouthwatering, Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf recipe! It is incredibly simple for those nights when we’re craving some classic good ‘ol American comfort food! Combining the flavors of a cheeseburger and Mom’s meatloaf was a huge win – everybody loved it!

Is it just me, or is there just something magical about a cheeseburger with melted cheddar, tangy crisp pickles, bacon, and tender meat? In my house, we go ALL OUT for our cheeseburgers, there is always be a place for those classic American flavors.

Savory ground beef is cooked to perfection and flavored with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard–a trio of flavors that gives this meatloaf all of its tantalizing and rich flavors.

Bacon cheeseburger meatloaf is a great recipe to keep around in your back pocket whenever you’re wanting to switch things up and impress the family or yourself. This meatloaf is a great spin on other yummy meatloaf recipes such as this one and my mom’s famous pork sausage meatloaf.

Must Make Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe

I have hung onto this recipe in my “I want to make” file since 2012! My friend, Gerry shared it with me way back then, and ever since, I have planned to make it. Well, it finally happened, and I am so happy that it did.

Gerry had printed this recipe off from The Food Network, the original recipe is from Paula Deen. She told me how she went about making it and said she knew our family would love it! She wasn’t wrong. Of course, I had to put a little spin on things, to make it my own.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy: For this recipe, all you have to do is mix some ingredients in a bowl and transfer them to a pan! Easy enough, right? I love this recipe because it is perfect for whenever I’m wanting to keep things simple in the kitchen. I think you’ll love it, too!
Mouthwatering: Juicy bacon is mixed with mild cheddar cheese and creates meatloaf that is irresistibly tender, full of satisfaction, and filled with cheesy cheeseburger flavors.
Family-Friendly: Adults and kids alike will love this recipe. Plus, I usually always have these ingredients on hand!

Ingredients in BaconCheeseburger Meatloaf

Ketchup: What is meatloaf without ketchup? You’ll need this sweet condiment to give the meatloaf all of its delicious flavors.
Mustard: Yellow mustard works best for this recipe! A secret ingredient that really makes this meatloaf shine.
Ground Beef: I like to use lean ground beef. Don’t like ground beef? Then, try ground turkey.
Bacon: Make sure the bacon is cooked and crumbled! The crispier the better.
Cheese: Ahh, cheese. I used mild cheddar cheese, but you can use any kind like American, pepper jack, or Colby Jack.
Eggs: The eggs help bind the meatloaf together and give this meatloaf extra moisture.
Mayonnaise: Make your own mayonnaise or use your favorite storebought kind.
Worcestershire Sauce: Another key ingredient of the meatloaf, Worcestershire sauce allows it to be rich and so good.
Breadcrumbs: Use seasoned breadcrumbs to give this meatloaf a little extra kick.
Seasoning: You will need the classic salt and pepper for this meatloaf.
Fried Onions: I like to use my homemade fried onions to top on this meatloaf because they are so easy to make and definitely worth the extra work. The onions give the meatloaf a delicious crunch!
Pickles – in my world, a cheeseburger isn’t complete until it’s topped with a nice helping of dill pickles, so this cheeseburger meatloaf needed that same TLC!

close up of onion strings — *Homemade Fried Onion Strings*

How to Make Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Step One

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, mix the ketchup and mustard in a bowl.

Step Two

In a large bowl, combine ground beef with bacon, cheese, eggs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

Step Three

Mix in half of the ketchup and mustard mixture into the meat mixture. Form in a loaf and place into a 9″ X 5″ loaf pan.

Spread the remaining ketchup and mustard mixture over the top of the meatloaf. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.

Step Four

Finally, sprinkle with fried onions and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink on the inside.

(ground beef is done when the internal temperature of the meat reached 160 degrees with a meat thermometer.)

Remove from pan.

Top with pickles, slice and enjoy!

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Save this amazingly cheesy bacon cheeseburger meatloaf for the next time you are in the mood for a comforting and easy dinner recipe. You’ll love it!

What to Serve with This Recipe

We love to serve this recipe with all kinds of things, but especially my homemade double-fried French fries. Mmm!

Some more things you can serve this recipe with:

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