Monday, February 15, 2016

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe

When it comes to American cuisine I don't think it gets any better than meatloaf.  However, meatloaf can get a little boring at times.  That's why I like to play with my food so to speak and make things like this delectable Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf.   

A slice of Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf on a cutting board with the title above it.

It has all of the great flavor of a juicy burger with the family-friendly convenience of the beloved meatloaf.  I can't wait to share this super fun recipe with you so...

Let's Get Started!

Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe:
*Prep Time: 15 minutes *Cook Time:  1 hour *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings 6-8

Ingredients:

The ingredients needed for the Bacon Cheeseburger meatloaf


  • 2 lb Ground Beef
  • 2 Eggs, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 2/3 c. Oats
  • 1 tbsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Black Ground Pepper
  • 2 c. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 c. Ketchup
  • 1/4 c. Mustard
  • 6 Slices of Thick Cut Bacon
To begin you will need to preheat the oven 350 degrees.  


The ingredients for the meatloaf in a mixing bowls.

Then, in a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, milk, oats, onion powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.

The combined meat mixture for the Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf.

Then gently mix it with your hands until everything is well combined together.
You don't want to over mix your meat because it will result in a tough meatloaf, and no one likes a tough meatloaf.

The ketchup and mustard in a mixing bowl.

Now for the sauce. After all, you can't have a good meatloaf without a great sauce.
In a bowl combine the ketchup and mustard.
I mean, if we are going to have a great "burger" you need to have the ultimate condiments.

The sauce for the Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf combined.

 Mix them all together until smooth.

The meat mixture on a foil lined baking sheet with a well for the cheese in it.

Now back to the meat mixture.
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
Place the meat mixture on it, press it out flat, and make a well in the middle.

The cheese in the well of the meat mixture.

In the well add the shredded cheddar cheese.

The meat mixture folded up and around the cheese.

Now take the sides and fold them up and over the cheese to for a loaf.

The sauce being brushed over the meatloaf.

Pour the sauce onto the entire loaf and brush it all over.

Bacon being wrapped around the meatloaf.

Next take the bacon and wrap them around the loaf, tucking them under it.

The Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf being put in the oven.

Place the Bacon Cheese Burger Meatloaf in the 350 degree oven and bake it for 1 hour.
If the bacon is not as crisp as you would like, place it under the broiler for a a few minutes.

A slice of the finished Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf.

After the Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf has finished cooking, let it rest for 10 minutes, slice, and serve!  This meatloaf is everything you can imagine a great burger to me.  Juicy, cheesy, tangy, smokey, and crisp.  I know you and anyone you serve it to is going to devour it, so get in the kitchen and give this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf a try TONIGHT!

And as always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,
~The Kitchen Wife~

Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe:
*Prep Time: 15 minutes *Cook Time:  1 hour *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings 6-8

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Ingredients:
  • 2 lb Ground Beef
  • 2 Eggs, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 2/3 c. Oats
  • 1 tbsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Black Ground Pepper
  • 2 c. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 c. Ketchup
  • 1/4 c. Mustard
  • 6 Slices of Thick Cut Bacon
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, milk, oats, onion powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gently mix it with your hands until everything is well combined together.
    You don't want to over mix your meat because it will result in a tough meatloaf.
  4. For the sauce combine the ketchup and mustard in a mixing bowl and whisk together until smooth.  
  5. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
    Place the meat mixture on it, press it out flat, and make a well in the middle.  
  6. In the well add the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Take the sides and fold them up and over the cheese to for a loaf.  
  8. Pour the sauce onto the entire loaf and brush it all over. 
  9.  Take the bacon and wrap them around the loaf, tucking them under it. 
  10. Place the Bacon Cheese Burger Meatloaf in the 350 degree oven and bake it for 1 hour.
    If the bacon is not as crisp as you would like, place it under the broiler for a a few minutes.  
  11. Once the meatloaf has finished cooking, remove from oven, rest for 10 minutes, and slice.  
  12. Serve and Enjoy!

2 comments:

  1. Mandee, this is so happening on our dinner table soon! Thanks a bunch for the recipe - pinned to share and refer back to ☺

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    1. This is definitely one of my husbands very favorite dishes! You should check out the ground beef wellington! It is AMAZING!

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