Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

This smoked bacon cheeseburger meatloaf recipe combines the best of burgers and
meatloaf, with smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, and a savory beef blend.

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Prep Time
25 minutes

Cook Time
2 hours

Main Course

American

bacon meatloaf

Instructions

1 In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper
towels. Once cool, crumble and set aside.
2 In the same skillet with the bacon fat, sauté the onion and mushrooms. Season
with parsley and black pepper, cooking until tender. Allow to cool slightly.
3 If using a large stand mixer, mixing is easier; otherwise, use a large bowl to
stir by hand. In the mixer bowl, combine beef, egg, and half and half on low
power. Add the onion and mushroom mixture, ¾ cup of cheddar, and most of the
bacon bits (save some cheese and bacon bits for the topping). Mix in the cracker
crumbs and garlic salt. Add extra black pepper and parsley if desired. Mix until
well combined.
4 Transfer the meatloaf mixture onto a grill pan for grilling or a nonstick
foil-lined baking sheet for oven baking. Shape the mixture into a large oblong
oval/square loaf.
5 Prep and preheat the Egg to around 235°F. Cook the meatloaf for about 2 hours,
until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Sprinkle with the reserved cheese
and bacon bits, close the lid until the cheese melts. Remove from the grill,
place on a serving dish, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
6 Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the meatloaf for an hour, then check for doneness.
Drain any fat, sprinkle with reserved cheese and bacon bits, and bake for
another 5 minutes until the cheese melts. Place on a serving dish, let rest for
5 minutes before slicing and serving.