Description
If you love juicy cheeseburgers *and* classic meatloaf, this **Cheeseburger Meatloaf** recipe is your dream dinner come true. It’s packed with melty cheddar, crispy bacon, and all the rich, savory flavor of your favorite burger—all baked into a warm, comforting loaf. Perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or when you need easy dinner ideas that please the whole family. Whether you’re looking for food ideas that double as comfort food or just want a healthy-ish snack with big flavor, this easy recipe is a weeknight favorite you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a loaf pan.
2. Cook bacon until just crispy, then chop and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
4. Shape mixture into a loaf on the prepared sheet or press into a loaf pan.
5. Top the loaf with cheddar cheese and chopped bacon.
6. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
For the gooey cheese effect, add extra cheddar in the last 10 minutes of baking.
Use a thermometer to guarantee doneness without overcooking—aim for 160°F in the center.
Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to keep it juicy and intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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