Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Delight (Print Version)
Satisfy dinner cravings with a bacon cheeseburger-inspired meatloaf packed with flavor and easy to prepare.
# Ingredients:
→ Meatloaf Base
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1/2 cup dill pickle relish, drained
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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1/4 cup crispy fried onions or 2 tbsp onion flakes or 1 tsp onion powder
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2 eggs
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp smoke flavor
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, diced
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16 slices uncooked bacon, divided
→ Glaze
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
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1 tsp sriracha (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Drain most of the liquid from the dill pickle relish.
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In a large bowl, combine dill pickle relish, ground beef, fried onions, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and smoke flavor. Mix lightly.
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Use scissors to cut 6 strips of bacon into small pieces and gently mix into the meatloaf mixture.
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Gently mix diced cheddar cheese into the meatloaf mixture.
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Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9x13-inch pan or on a baking sheet, lined with aluminum foil if preferred.
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Lay the remaining bacon slices over the top of the meatloaf.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) using a meat thermometer.
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In a small bowl, mix ketchup, maple syrup, and sriracha if using.
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Brush the meatloaf with the prepared glaze and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
# Notes:
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Brown sugar can be used as a substitute for maple syrup in the glaze.