Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Looking for a delicious meatloaf recipe the whole family will love? Give this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf a try, and dinner will be a guaranteed hit
Ingredients
Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
- ½ cup dill pickle relish or run a few pickles through the food processor
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- ¼ cup crispy fried onions sub in 2 TBSP onion flakes or 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 TBSP worcesertershire
- 1 tsp smoke flavor
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar small dice
- 16 slices bacon uncooked divided
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup use any kind you like
- 1 TBSP maple syrup or equal amount brown sugar
- 1 tsp srirach optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain most of the liquid from the pickle relish.
- In a large bowl, combine the pickle relish, ground beef, fried onions, eggs, bread crumbs, smoked flavoring, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix lightly.
- Using scissors, cut 6 bacon strips into small pieces and gently fold them into the meat mixture.
- Gently mix in the cheese cubes until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9x13 pan or on a baking sheet. Line with aluminum foil if desired for easier cleanup.
- Lay the remaining bacon slices on top of the loaf.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) on a meat thermometer.
- While the meatloaf is baking, mix the ketchup, maple syrup, and sriracha (if using) together.
- Brush the glaze over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.