Ready to blow your taste buds sky-high? This epic Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Bomb packs all your favorite burger fixings—crispy beef bacon, melty cheddar, tangy pickles, and classic condiments—into one outrageous, sliceable masterpiece!
Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Bomb
– All the Burger Flavors in One Epic Slice!
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs (680 g) ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned, your choice)
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup (56 g) shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup (60 g) cooked, crumbled beef bacon
¼ cup (60 g) ketchup
¼ cup (60 g) yellow mustard
¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup (40 g) diced pickles (optional but highly recommended)
½ cup (56 g) shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
4 strips beef bacon, for topping
1 Tbsp ketchup, for drizzling
Preparation (Step-by-Step Instructions):
1. Preheat & Prep the Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a standard loaf pan (8½ × 4½ inches) or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Combine the Base:
In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, ½ cup shredded cheddar, crumbled beef bacon, ketchup, mustard, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and diced pickles.
Gently fold with your hands or a spatula until just combined—overmixing can lead to a dense loaf.
3. Shape the Meatloaf Bomb:
Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan.
Press it into an even loaf shape, leaving a slight dip along the top center to hold your toppings later.
4. Top It Like a Burger:
Spread 1 Tbsp ketchup evenly across the top.
Lay the 4 bacon strips in a crisscross or parallel pattern, ensuring they hang slightly over the edges for maximum crispiness.
5. Bake to Perfection:
Place the loaf pan on the middle rack and bake for 45 minutes, uncovered.
Use a meat thermometer: you’re looking for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
6. Cheese Meltdown Finale:
Ten minutes before the end of baking (around 35 minutes in), pull the pan out.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar over the top, on and between the bacon strips.
Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
7. Rest & Release:
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
Carefully lift the meatloaf bomb from the pan using the parchment overhang (if used), or run a knife gently around the edges.
8. Slice & Serve:
Slice into 6–8 thick slices, depending on your desired portion size.
Drizzle a little extra ketchup, add more pickles or tomato slices if you like, and plate it up with your favorite sides!
Tips & Tricks
Room‑Temp Ingredients: Let the egg and mayo sit out for 10 minutes so everything mixes smoothly.
Custom Crust: Swap breadcrumbs for crushed crispy onions for a crunchy top crust.
Make‑Ahead Friendly: Assemble the loaf in the pan, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Freezing: Fully cook, cool, then wrap slices individually in foil and freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in a low oven.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 45–55 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
The Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Bomb is the ultimate mash‑up of two all‑time comfort classics. With its juicy, flavorful interior, oozy cheese center, and crispy bacon crown, every slice delivers big burger vibes without the fuss of the grill. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or impressing game‑night guests, this Bomb is guaranteed to become your new go‑to. Gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to slice into the most epic meatloaf you’ve ever tasted!
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