Directions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Add cheeseburger flavors: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Shape the loaf: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan or baking sheet and shape into a loaf.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and smoked paprika.
- Glaze the top: Spread half of the BBQ glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- Add more glaze: Remove from oven, spread the remaining glaze on top, and return to bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing to retain its juices.
Recipe Details
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60–65 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Variations
- Use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack cheese.
- Add chopped pickles or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
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