Cheeseburger Meatloaf 

Cheeseburger Meatloaf is a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic meatloaf, combining the savory goodness of a cheeseburger with the comforting texture of meatloaf. This dish features a blend of ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all topped with a tangy ketchup-mustard glaze. It's perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or any occasion that calls for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

• 1¼ lbs ground beef (90% lean)

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• ½ cup finely diced onion

• ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon

• ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

For the Topping:

• ¼ cup ketchup

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat it with cooking spray.

2. Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.

3. Prepare Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cooked onion mixture, ground beef, crumbled bacon, panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, egg, and cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended, being careful not to overmix.

4. Form Meatloaves: Divide the meat mixture into four portions and shape each into a loaf. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Add Topping: Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup over each meatloaf.

6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the meatloaves are cooked through.

7. Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 385 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 9 g

• Protein: 34 g

• Fat: 22 g

• Saturated Fat: 9 g

• Cholesterol: 147 mg

• Sodium: 881 mg

• Potassium: 594 mg

• Sugar: 4 g

• Vitamin A: 280 IU

• Vitamin C: 2.6 mg

• Calcium: 141 mg

• Iron: 4 mg