BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and reserve.
• Add the milk, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, and the mustard to a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the bread and toss to combine. Set aside.
• Add the onions and garlic to a small food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
• Add the pickles and pulse until chopped.
• Add the pulsed vegetables to the bread mixture, along with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Stir to combine.
• Add the ground beef, bacon, cheese, and egg and two-thirds of the bacon and combine together.
• Pour mixture onto the prepared pan and shape into an 8x4 inch loaf.
• Brush all over with remaining 3 tablespoons of ketchup.
• Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Transfer meatloaf to a serving platter. Heat the cheese sauce in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, about one minute.
• Pour cheese sauce over the meatloaf. Garnish with remaining toppings and the reserved bacon.