Description
This BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is a delicious twist on the classic meatloaf. Juicy ground beef is combined with smoky bacon, tangy BBQ sauce, and gooey cheddar cheese, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this meatloaf brings together all the flavors of your favorite cheeseburger in a hearty, satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced onions, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape and Top: Transfer the mixture into the loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf. Brush the top with BBQ sauce.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Add Cheese: In the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top. Let it melt and become bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with extra BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Customizable: Feel free to substitute the cheddar cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Make-Ahead: The meatloaf can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Bacon Meatloaf, Cheeseburger Meatloaf