Better with Bacon – Cheesy Beef & Bacon Burger Meatloaf

From the “what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger” file comes this recipes for your enjoyment…

It’s Cheesy Beef & Bacon Burger Meatloaf.

Let me say that again…

CHEESY…BEEF….& BACON…BURGER MEATLOAF.

Your mouth is saying “Yum!”, your eyes are saying “Oh, good lord!” and your stomach is saying “Good luck!”

Recipe after the jump.

Cheesy Beef & Bacon Burger Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled and divided
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef sirloin
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 c. dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 c. mayonnaise
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1/2 c. catsup
• 1/4 t. hot pepper sauce
• 3 T. Dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Set aside 1/2 cup bacon for topping. Combine remaining bacon, ground beef, cheese, eggs, crumbs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Mix together catsup, hot sauce and mustard; set aside 3 tablespoons of mixture. Add remaining catsup misture to beef mixture; blend well.
3. Press into an ungreased 9″x5″ loaf pan; spread reserved catsup mixture over top and sprinkle with reserved bacon.
4. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until done. Remove from oven; let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 6 to 8.

Photo and content idea via Full Bellies, Happy Kids.  Recipe from the Gooseberry Patch Cookbook

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