Description
Hearty bacon cheeseburger meatloaf brings classic comfort to dinner tables with its irresistible blend of ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Savory layers promise a satisfying meal that delights you with each rich, flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) 85% lean 15% fat ground beef
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) country-style sausage
- Bacon slices (enough to line 2 loaf pans)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (226 grams) diced cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) diced onion
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 grams) Mortons natures seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack to center position and heat to 350F (175C) for optimal cooking environment.
- Combine ground meat with all other ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blending until uniform consistency is achieved.
- Strategically drape bacon strips along the interior walls of two loaf pans, creating a flavorful and textural base.
- Carefully distribute meat mixture into bacon-lined pans, gently compressing to form compact, even loaves.
- Position pans in preheated oven and bake for approximately 90 minutes, monitoring until internal temperature precisely reaches 160F (71C) for food safety.
- Once cooked, immediately extract meatloaves from oven and carefully transfer to a clean cutting board to prevent continued cooking.
- Allow meatloaves to rest for 3-5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring moist, tender texture when sliced.
- Slice into generous portions and serve hot, with potential for delectable sandwich preparations using any remaining portions the following day.
Notes
- Crisp bacon by placing it on the sides and bottom of the pan for extra flavor and texture that infuses directly into the meatloaf.
- Lean ground beef can be substituted with turkey or chicken for a lighter version, ensuring you maintain the same moisture by adding an extra egg or breadcrumbs.
- Prevent dryness by checking internal temperature precisely with a meat thermometer and letting the meatloaf rest after cooking to redistribute juices throughout the meat.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and checking ingredient labels for any hidden gluten sources in condiments or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg