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Bacon Cheeseburger Loaf Recipe

Ines Kitchen
The ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf recipe that tastes even better than a burger. This juicy Stuffed Meatloaf features a hidden layer of gooey melted cheddar cheese inside and is topped with even more cheese and crispy bacon bits. It is the perfect Low Carb and Keto friendly dinner idea if you skip the breadcrumbs. This easy ground beef recipe is the definition of comfort food. A hearty, protein packed family meal that puts a delicious twist on traditional meatloaf.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

For the loaf

  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 preferred
  • 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled (divided)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs panko or plain
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish drained if watery
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

For the glaze

  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment and lightly spray.
  • Cook bacon until crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, relish, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Let sit 2–3 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, 1 cup cheddar, and about ⅔ of the crumbled bacon. Mix gently just until combined.
  • Press half the meat mixture into the loaf pan. Sprinkle ½ cup cheddar down the center (avoid edges). Add a little bacon if you want extra in the middle.
  • Add remaining meat mixture and smooth the top.
  • Stir glaze ingredients together and spread over the loaf.
  • Bake 50–60 minutes, until the center reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar and the rest of the bacon. Bake 5–8 minutes more, until cheese melts.
  • Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Don’t overmix the meat mixture or the loaf can turn dense.
If your relish is very watery, drain it so the loaf holds together better.
For a free-form loaf, shape it on a parchment-lined baking sheet and start checking for doneness around 45–50 minutes.