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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Bacon cheeseburger meatloaf with juicy ground beef, a melty cheddar-and-bacon layer, and a ketchup-mustard glaze that looks like a classic burger. Sliced to reveal the cheesy filling, it bakes up tender and flavorful with a crispy bacon finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
rest 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 0.667 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.333 cup whole milk
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 salt to taste
  • 1 black pepper to taste
  • 4 bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
  • 1.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided
Glaze and garnish
  • 0.333 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard for glaze
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 dill pickle chips for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with foil so the meatloaf lifts out cleanly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, whole milk, grated onion, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, half the bacon, half the cheddar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Press half the meat mixture into the lined loaf pan and create an even layer of the remaining cheddar and bacon on top.
  4. Top with the remaining meat mixture and press to seal the edges so the cheese stays inside during baking.
  5. Mix the glaze (ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar) and spread it evenly over the top.
Bake, rest, and serve
  1. Bake at 350°F for 60–70 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  2. Rest for 10 minutes to let the juices redistribute before slicing.
  3. Top with dill pickle chips and slice to reveal the melted cheddar and bacon layers.

Notes

For the neatest slices, rest the meatloaf the full 10 minutes, then lift out using the foil and cut with a sharp serrated knife. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days; freeze sliced portions for up to 2 months. For a lower-fat option, use 90–93% lean ground beef and consider part-skim cheddar to reduce calories while keeping the cheeseburger-style filling.