Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe
This homemade dinner recipe inspired by your favorite fast food will be a new family favorite. Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is a super easy, fun meal and ultimate comfort food.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe
This Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is a fun twist on a family favorite. Make oven potato wedge fries and serve with the burger secret sauce for a fast-food inspired homemade dinner for the family.
Why Does Meatloaf Fall Apart
Meatloaf needs the breadcrumbs in order to hold together. This recipe leans more towards the falling apart style because I prefer it that way. I personally am not a fan of meatloaf that is overly loaf-like ← is that a thing 😆
If you prefer a meatloaf that completely stays together and is molded, feel free to increase the bread crumbs and milk by 1/4 cup each.
How To Tell When Meatloaf Is Done
When done meatloaf will register 160ºF in the middle.
You do not want a pink middle but you also do not want to overcook your meatloaf. Ensuring that the loaf shape is a uniform thickness will help with even cooking.
Ingredients Needed For Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf (screenshot for grocery list)
- Ground Beef
- Bread Crumbs
- Whole Milk
- Large Eggs
- Bacon
- Salt/Pepper
- Garlic Powder
How To Make Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
- Preheat oven to 350ºF
- Mix meatloaf ingredients until just combined, try not to over-mix.
- Form into approximately 10″x 2.5″ loaf and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with greased foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Top with cheese and bake for 5 more minutes or until meatloaf is cooked through.
This recipe covers the protein for your dinner, but what about the sides? Most any vegetable goes great with meatloaf, heck, you could even serve fries with this meatloaf. Here are a few side dish recipe ideas: Oven Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans with Bacon or Easy Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes.
Tools You Need for this Recipe: Sharp Knife + Good Cutting Board + Rimmed Baking Sheet
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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 2 Lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 Cup Whole Milk
- 2 Large Eggs
- 8 Slices Cooked Bacon (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- Generous Pinch Salt/Pepper
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Secret Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Dill Pickles
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- Salt/Pepper to taste
Instructions
Meatloaf
- Preheat oven to 350ºF
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk*, eggs, bacon, garlic powder, salt and pepper until just combined, try not to over-mix.
- Form into approximately 10″x 2.5″ loaf and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with greased foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Top with cheese and bake for 5 more minutes or until meatloaf is cooked through. Serve with secret sauce.
Secret Sauce
- Mix all sauce ingredients until combined and refrigerate while preparing the meatloaf.
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Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...
