Best 12 Bacon Cheese Meat Loaf Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of flavors! In this article, we embark on a quest to uncover the ultimate recipe for bacon cheese meat loaf - a dish that seamlessly blends the hearty flavors of ground beef, savory bacon, and gooey melted cheese. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, we've got you covered with a step-by-step guide to creating this mouthwatering dish. Along the way, we'll uncover secrets to achieving the perfect balance of textures, flavors, and aromas that will leave your family and friends clamoring for more. So, grab your apron, fire up your oven, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible symphony of flavors that is bacon cheese meat loaf!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF



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My absolute fave meatloaf recipe!

Provided by Abjesse

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Pork Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices bacon
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (3 ounce) can French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. When cool, crumble into a large bowl.
  • Mix ketchup and mustard in a bowl.
  • Thoroughly combine 1/4 the ketchup mixture, ground chuck, Cheddar cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper with crumbled bacon in bowl; pat the mixture into a 5x9-inch loaf pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture evenly over top of meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meatloaf is no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes. Spread French-fried onions over the top of the loaf and return to oven until onions are browned and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 44.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1189.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

DAD'S CHEESY BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF



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This is a recipe my dad has been making for years. Great for the cheese and bacon lover-- it's a huge hit with crowds, even kids! And it's a great comfort food!

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small yellow onion, diced
6 slices bacon
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
1 tablespoon ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, eggs and 2 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Mix well, then add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and onion. Set mixture aside. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with bacon, widthwise. Place half of the meat mixture across the top of the bacon. Lay 3 of the 4 pieces of Cheddar cheese across the center of the meat, lengthwise. Cover the cheese with the second half of the meat mixture and mold the meat into a loaf shape. Pull the ends of the bacon up and around the loaf. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup thinly over the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven.
  • Cut the final piece of Cheddar cheese into slices and place on top of the meat loaf. Return the meat loaf to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the meat loaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 207.1 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 945.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BACON-TOPPED MEAT LOAF



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My family loves meat loaf-and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many other recipes over the years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside and a flavorful bacon topping dress it up just right for Sunday dinner! -Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chili sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 bacon strips, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bacon., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain; let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf has all the great flavor of a bacon cheeseburger! Top slices of meatloaf with ketchup, mustard and relish to get a true burger flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix bread and milk. Let stand 5 minutes to absorb milk. Add beef, all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon, the shredded cheese, relish, onion, garlic and egg. Mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 8x4-inch loaf. Place in pan.
  • In small bowl, stir together Topping ingredients. Spread on top and sides of loaf. Top with reserved 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Cut meatloaf into slices to serve. Top with desired burger toppings, such as pickle relish, ketchup and mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

BARBECUE-BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF RECIPE



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Change up the meatloaf routine with our Barbecue-Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe! It only takes 15 minutes of prep time to make this tangy cheeseburger meatloaf recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix meat, egg, bread crumbs, bacon bits, 1-1/4 cups cheese and 6 Tbsp. barbecue sauce just until blended.
  • Shape into oval loaf in 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 45 min. or until meatloaf is done (160ºF). Spread top of meatloaf with remaining barbecue sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 21 g

BACON-CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF



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Bacon-wrapped meatloaf is a wonderful thing and it's only more wonderful when the beefy meatloaf is amped up with cheddar cheese. Try slices on buns with iceberg lettuce and Russian Dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield 1 meatloaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slices day old white bread, torn into small pieces or 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, preferably homemade
2 yellow onions, finely chopped (11/2 cups)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 pounds coarsely ground chuck, preferably 85 percent lean
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar
8 slices (6 ounces) bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Tear bread into pieces; pulse in a food processor to make fine crumbs (or use plain breadcrumbs) set aside.P
  • Cook the Onions: Pulse onion in food processor until finely chopped (or do so by hand). Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, broth, and 1/4 cup ketchup. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
  • Prep the Meat and Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup ketchup and brown sugar for glaze; set aside. In a large bowl, combine onions with ground chuck, 1 egg, 1/2 cup reserved breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined. Gently fold in cheddar.
  • Bake and Let Cool: On a rimmed baking sheet, form meat mixture into a loaf that's 10 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 2 inches high, packing firmly to prevent cracking. Coat top and sides with 1/2 of glaze, then top with bacon, overlapping slices slightly. Brush remaining glaze over bacon. Bake until top is caramelized and a thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165 degrees, 55 to 65 minutes. (If top is browning too quickly, tent with foil.) Let cool at least 25 minutes.

CHEESY BACON MEATLOAF



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Top a cheesy meatloaf with bacon for a tasty Cheesy Bacon Meatloaf dish! With just 10 minutes of prep time, our Cheesy Bacon Meatloaf sure is easy to make.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Spices

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion s
1/2 tsp. each garlic powder and dried oregano leaves
1/8 tsp. cracked black pepper
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except bacon.
  • Shape into loaf in 9x5-inch loaf pan; top with bacon.
  • Bake 45 min. or until done (160ºF). Let stand 5 min. before removing from pan and slicing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 22 g

BACON-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pieces bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef chuck
8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground veal
8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded (2 1/3 cups)
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, until crispy and fat renders, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving renderings in the skillet. Cook the onions and garlic in the pan drippings until brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk the eggs, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire, cream, salt, and pepper. Add the meat, cheese, parsley, and cooked onion. Chop and add the bacon. Mix with a fork until evenly blended. Whisk the glaze ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Dampen hands with water and on a foil-lined cookie sheet, pat mixture into a loaf shape. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 155 degrees F, about 1 hour. Spread the glaze onto the meatloaf after about 50 minutes. Let loaf rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calorie, Fat 42 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 38 grams

BACON & CHEESE MEAT LOAF



Bacon & Cheese Meat Loaf image

We created this recipe to convince my son to try meat loaf, adding blue cheese and bacon for flavor. It worked! -Lila Allen, Fallon, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf (8 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground beef
TOPPING:
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrot and onion; cook and stir until tender. Cool slightly. , In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crumbled bacon, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings and carrot mixture. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. , In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; mix well. Pat onto meat loaf; let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Remove to a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 1072mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

BACON CHEESE MEATLOAF



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Categories     Beef     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup bread crumbs (I used Panko, available in the Asian food department)
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
6 slices bacon
Sliced cheese (I used Colby Jack)

Steps:

  • Combine the meats, eggs, bread crumbs, ketchup, seasoned salt, and Italian seasoning. Divide in half. Form one half into a loaf and place it in a treated casserole dish. Place sliced cheese on top, leaving an inch border all the way around on the outside. Put the other half of the meat on top of the cheese, and press down on the edges to seal. Drape bacon over top of the meatloaf, overlapping slightly, and tuck the ends underneath. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 90 minutes or until you get an internal reading of 160 degrees F. Let the meatloaf rest a few minutes before slicing. I made a 3-pound meatloaf, so we'd have plenty of leftovers for sandwiches. You can adjust the size to suit your family, of course. The rule of thumb is to cook meatloaf 30 minutes for every pound of meat. Use a meat thermometer to make sure it's fully cooked.

MEATLOAF WITH CHEESE AND BACON AND A BIT OF A BITE



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I went looking for meatloaf for dinner, couldn't find one to use up a few things I had in the fridge, so made my own up. It's good!

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon oil
2 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 slices bread, soaked in
milk, then crumbled
1/2 kg ground pork
1/2 kg ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 (27 g) packet onion soup mix
3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
1/4 cup commercial barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon mild chili sauce
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
1/4 cup commercial barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a fry pan, add the bacon, onion and garlic and cook over a moderate heat until the onion is softened.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients and the onion, bacon mix together in a large bowl-I find this best done by hand.
  • Place in a 9inch long by 3 inch wide and deep loaf dish, patting down very firmly and shaping the top nicely.
  • Bake in a moderate oven for 1 1/2 hours, draining any accumulated fat about half way through.
  • Mix the topping ingredients together, spread over the meatloaf and return to the oven for the final 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Allow the meatloaf to stand about 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 963.8, Fat 63.2, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 300.5, Sodium 1795.8, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 18.1, Protein 58.2

SWEET BACON AND CHEESE MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Sweet Bacon and Cheese Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ms_Lee

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb hamburger
1/2 lb turkey
1/2 lb pork
2 eggs
1/2 onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup light brown sugar
5 slices bacon
1 cup coby monterey jack cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Mix the hamburger, turkey, pork, and eggs
  • In 3 tbsp of olive oil sauté your onions.
  • Let onions cool then mix in with your meat.
  • Shake a 1/2 cup of bread crumbs over meat.
  • Add salt and pepper to the meat mixture.
  • Shape the meat into a loaf and place in a pan.
  • To make the sauce, mix together ketchup, soy sauce and brown sugar.
  • Spoon the sauce onto the meatloaf poke holes in the loaf so that the sauce will soak into the meat.
  • Place the bacon strips on the meatloaf lengthwise.
  • Bake for 1 hour at 375°F
  • Remove from oven put the cheese on top and place it back in the oven until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.6, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 223.8, Sodium 2549.2, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 28.5, Protein 52

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground beef. An 80/20 blend of ground chuck and ground sirloin is a good option, as it will provide a juicy and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Use fresh, flavorful ingredients. This will help to create a delicious and memorable meatloaf.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor combinations. There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a delicious meatloaf.
  • Cook the meatloaf to the correct internal temperature. This will ensure that the meatloaf is cooked through and safe to eat.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and juicy.

Conclusion:

Bacon cheese meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and memorable meatloaf that will be enjoyed by everyone at the table.

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