Description
Hearty bacon cheeseburger meatloaf brings classic diner flavors straight to your home kitchen. Rich ground beef mingles with crispy bacon and melted cheese, creating a comfort meal that satisfies deep hunger and delivers nostalgia on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 cup (120 grams) cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 large egg
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon mustard (optional)
Cheese and Sauce:
- 0.5 cup (120 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) yellow mustard (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for baking the savory meatloaf.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate ground beef with breadcrumbs, diced onions, minced garlic, shredded cheddar, crispy bacon fragments, ketchup, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and mustard.
- Thoroughly integrate all components using hands or utensil, ensuring uniform distribution of flavors and consistent texture throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the combined ingredients into a loaf pan, carefully molding the mixture into a compact, even formation that will maintain structural integrity during cooking.
- Lavish the surface with an additional layer of ketchup, creating a vibrant glaze that will caramelize during the baking process.
- Position the prepared loaf in the preheated oven, allowing it to roast for 60-75 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the exterior develops a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and permit the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute and facilitating cleaner, more precise slicing.
- Slice the meatloaf into portions, optionally embellishing with a drizzle of yellow mustard for an extra flavor dimension.
- Serve alongside complementary side dishes, presenting a hearty and indulgent meal that celebrates comfort food at its finest.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and make the dish slightly healthier while maintaining rich flavor.
- Swap traditional breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds for low-carb and gluten-sensitive diets.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like smoked gouda or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles and keep the recipe exciting.
- Pre-cook bacon until crispy before mixing into meatloaf to enhance texture and ensure even bacon distribution throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 to 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 689 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg