Description
This BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf combines the best flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger with the comforting taste of homemade meatloaf. It’s packed with ground beef, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce, creating a juicy, savory meal that will leave your family asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- Cook bacon: Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, BBQ sauce, beaten egg, milk, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the meatloaf: Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, shaping it evenly. Spread additional BBQ sauce on top.
- Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Rest: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of smoked paprika or cumin to the meat mixture.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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