Wednesday, April 1, 2020

BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF








BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF






This bacon and cheese meatloaf takes comfort food to a new level! Even the biggest skeptics of meatloaf will love it! It is perfect as a weekly meal or can be prepared in advance for individual frozen meals!

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1 1/4 lbs ground beef I use 90% lean
  • cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.

Then, heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat and stir in mustard and Worcestershire sauce.

In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, beef, bacon, panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, egg, 2 tablespoons of water and cheddar cheese.

Mix until homogeneous.

Form 4 individual meatloaves and place on a prepared baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon ketchup on each meatloaf.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley if desired, then serve. Happy Cooking Time.