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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Juicy • Cheesy • Smoky • Pure Comfort Food
If you love a good cheeseburger, this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf takes everything you crave — melty cheddar, savory beef, smoky bacon, and classic burger flavors — and transforms it into a warm, hearty loaf that slices beautifully and tastes even better the next day.
Juicy on the inside, caramelized on the outside, loaded with cheese, and bursting with flavor… This is one of those recipes that instantly becomes a family favorite. Comfort food done right.
⭐ A Short History
Meatloaf has existed in various forms as far back as ancient Rome, but the American-style meatloaf we know today evolved during the 1900s when home cooks began mixing beef with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings to stretch meals economically.
The bacon cheeseburger variation is a modern twist that grew in popularity in the early 2000s, taking advantage of America’s love of diner flavors — mustard, ketchup, pickles, cheese, and beef — and combining them into one craveable dish.
This recipe keeps the nostalgia but upgrades the flavor with cheddar and crispy bacon.
⭐ Ingredients
Main Mixture
1 lb ground beef
½ lb ground pork (optional, but adds incredible juiciness)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup milk
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 large egg
½ medium onion, finely diced
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For Topping
Additional bacon slices (3–5 slices)
Ketchup + mustard swirl (optional)
Extra cheddar cheese
Optional Add-Ins
Diced pickles
BBQ sauce instead of ketchup
Pepper jack cheese
Smoked paprika
Worcestershire sauce
⭐ Instructions
1. Prep the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with foil or parchment.
2. Mix the Meatloaf
In a large bowl, combine: Beef → pork → cheddar → crumbs → milk → ketchup → mustard → egg → onions → garlic powder → salt → pepper.
Mix gently with hands until just combined (don’t overwork it).
3. Form the Loaf
Shape into a loaf on a baking sheet —or— Press into a loaf pan.
4. Add Bacon on Top
Lay bacon slices over the top like a blanket. As it cooks, it bastes the meatloaf in smoky flavor.
5. Bake
Bake 55–70 minutes, depending on thickness. (Internal temperature: 160°F.)
6. Add Final Cheese
During the last 5 minutes, sprinkle more cheddar on top. Let it melt.
7. Rest & Slice
Let rest 10 minutes before cutting. This keeps it juicy and perfect.
⭐ Methods
Method 1 — Air Fryer Version
Air fry at 360°F for 30–40 minutes. Add cheese in last few minutes.
Method 2 — Smoked Meatloaf
Smoke at 250°F for 2–3 hours. The bacon crisps beautifully, and the flavor is unreal.
Method 3 — Mini Meatloaves
Form into 6–8 mini loaves. Bake 20–25 minutes. Great for meal prep!
Method 4 — Cheeseburger-Stuffed Version
Place half the meat mixture down → add a thick layer of cheddar → cover with the rest → bake.
Breadcrumbs + milk form a soft binding mixture (“panade”) that keeps the meatloaf from drying.
Ketchup + mustard give that classic cheeseburger tang.
Cheddar melts inside, giving pockets of gooey richness.
Bacon on top locks in moisture and adds smoky depth.
Every layer builds flavor, tenderness, and that signature cheeseburger vibe.
⭐ For the Lovers ❤️
This meatloaf is for people who love:
Big comforting meals
Anything with bacon
Cheesy, melty dinners
Classic American diner flavors
Recipes that make the whole house smell amazing
Meals that win over everyone at the table
A dish that feels like a hug — hearty, warm, and irresistible.
⭐ Methods With Lovers ❤️🔥
✨ Cooking with a lover:
One mixes the meat
One lays the bacon strips
Both sneak bites of extra cheddar Cooking becomes connection.
✨ Cooking for a lover:
Serve thick slices
Add mashed potatoes
Pour sauce over the top Food becomes affection.
✨ Cooking as food lovers:
Try new versions
Add spicy cheese
Make it your signature family recipe Food becomes shared joy.
⭐ Conclusion
This Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is everything you love about a classic burger — juicy meat, melted cheddar, smoky bacon, and savory seasoning — transformed into the ultimate comfort dish.
It slices beautifully. It reheats perfectly. It impresses everyone.
Once you try it, you’ll add it to your regular rotation. ❤️🍔🔥
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