Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Paula Deen Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Paula Deen

• Ground Chuck
• Bacon
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Eggs
• Fine Breadcrumbs
• Mayonnaise
• Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• Prepared Mustard
• 1 cup French fried onions

How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Paula Deen

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spray a 9x5 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, gently combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup and 2 tablespoons yellow mustard.
5. Stir 1/4 cup of the ketchup mixture into the meat mixture.
6. Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking dish and shape into a loaf.
7. Spread the remaining ketchup mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
8. Bake for 40 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and top with 1 cup French fried onions.
10. Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the meat is no longer pink.