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🍔 BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe 🥓🧀

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This BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf takes all the flavors you love in a classic cheeseburger—juicy beef, smoky bacon, gooey cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce—and transforms them into a mouthwatering meatloaf. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s sure to become a family favorite!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 🍖
  • 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled 🥓
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 🌾
  • 1/4 cup ketchup 🍅
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 🍖
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 🌿
  • 1 large egg 🥚
  • 1/4 cup diced onions 🧅
  • 1/4 cup pickles, chopped (optional) 🥒
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🌰
  • Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
  • 1/4 cup additional BBQ sauce for topping 🍖

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture:

  1. Cook the bacon:
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled. Set aside.
  1. Mix the ingredients:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, egg, diced onions, pickles (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.

2. Shape and Bake the Meatloaf:

  1. Shape the meatloaf:
  • Transfer the meat mixture to a greased or lined baking sheet or loaf pan. Shape it into a loaf.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

3. Add the BBQ Topping:

  1. Top with BBQ sauce:
  • In the last 10 minutes of baking, remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the additional 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce over the top. Return to the oven and finish baking until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.

4. Serve:

  1. Rest and slice:
  • Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
  1. Serve:
  • Serve the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 6-8 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400-450 kcal per serving

This BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf combines all the best flavors of a cheeseburger in a hearty, juicy meatloaf. It’s a perfect comfort meal for any night of the week! 🍔🥓🧀