Description
This Loaded Cowboy Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf combines the best of comfort food – juicy ground beef, smoky bacon, and melted cheese in one incredible dish. Perfect for family dinners and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
8–10 strips thick-cut smoked bacon
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded American cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and salt.
3. Gently mix ingredients until just combined – avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
4. Add half of the cheddar and American cheese to the mixture, reserving the rest for topping.
5. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Wrap the bacon strips around the meatloaf, securing with toothpicks if needed.
7. Brush the top with barbecue sauce for a beautiful glaze.
8. Bake for 45-60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
9. In the last 10 minutes, top with remaining cheese and mozzarella.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture to avoid a dense texture.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking temperature.
Let the meatloaf rest before slicing for easier cutting.
Leftover meatloaf makes excellent sandwiches the next day.
You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 890
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 125