Stuffed Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf 🍔🥓🔥
A juicy, cheesy, and smoky twist on classic meatloaf—packed with bacon, stuffed with gooey cheese, and flavored like the ultimate bacon cheeseburger!
Ingredients:
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- ½ lb ground pork (for extra flavor, optional)
- 6 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (for extra gooeyness)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp onion powder
For the Glaze:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Make the Meat Mixture:
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, crumbled bacon, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Mix until just combined—don’t overwork the meat!
3. Stuff the Meatloaf:
- On a sheet of parchment paper, shape half of the meat mixture into a rectangle.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the center, leaving space around the edges.
- Place the remaining meat mixture on top and seal the edges, forming a loaf.
4. Add the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Brush half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
5. Bake the Meatloaf:
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove, brush with remaining glaze, and bake for another 15-20 minutes (or until the internal temp reaches 160°F/71°C).
6. Rest & Serve:
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing (this keeps it juicy!).
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or your favorite sides!
🔥 This Stuffed Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is a game-changer—juicy, cheesy, smoky, and packed with bold flavors! 😋🍔🥓
