Description
This cheeseburger meatloaf is everything you love about a classic burger, baked into a juicy, cheesy loaf. With sharp cheddar inside and melted slices on top, crisp bacon for crunch, and pickles and mustard for tang, it’s a comfort food remix that tastes like diner nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced dill pickles
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices American or cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon (standard cut), chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, shredded cheddar, pickles, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire, milk, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings.
3. Mix until just combined and shape into a loaf on the prepared sheet.
4. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and layer sliced cheese and chopped bacon over the top.
6. Return to oven and bake another 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted, bacon is crisp, and internal temp is 160°F.
7. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve open-faced on toasted buns with ketchup or burger sauce.
Notes
Use standard-cut bacon for the best crisp without chewiness.
Don’t skip the resting time—slices hold together much better after 10 minutes.
Shaping the loaf a day ahead helps with flavor and easy prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cheeseburger meatloaf, bacon meatloaf, burger loaf