Tasty Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf (Print Version)
Bacon-rich meatloaf stuffed with cheddar, crispy onions, and sweet tangy glaze. A hearty, comforting meal.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Meatloaf
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1/2 cup dill pickle relish, drained
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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1/4 cup crispy fried onions, or 2 tablespoons onion flakes, or 1 teaspoon onion powder
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2 large eggs
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavor
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, diced
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6 slices uncooked bacon, finely chopped
→ For Assembly and Topping
10 -
10 slices uncooked bacon
→ For the Glaze
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
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1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line or grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Drain excess liquid from dill pickle relish to prevent a watery mixture.
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In a large bowl, gently mix together the drained pickle relish, lean ground beef, crispy fried onions (or substitute), eggs, panko breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke until just combined.
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Add chopped bacon and diced sharp cheddar cheese to the meat mixture, mixing until evenly distributed for bursts of flavor.
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Shape the mixture into a uniform loaf and place it in the prepared baking dish.
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Arrange the remaining slices of uncooked bacon lengthwise over the meatloaf, tucking the edges underneath if needed.
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Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
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While baking, whisk together ketchup, maple syrup or brown sugar, and sriracha if using. Brush the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
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Return to oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to set the glaze and caramelize the top.
# Notes:
01 -
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes after baking before slicing to ensure clean portions and optimal juiciness.