Cheesy Beef & Bacon Burger Meatloaf

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 c. dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 c. mayonnaise
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1/2 c. catsup
• 1/4 t. hot pepper sauce
• 3 T. Dijon mustard
• 1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled and divided

Preparation

Step 1

Set aside 1/2 cup bacon for topping.

In a large bowl, combine remaining bacon and other ingredients except catsup, hot sauce and mustard; mix well and set aside. Mix together catsup, hot sauce and mustard; set aside 3 tablespoons of mixture. Add remaining catsup mixture to beef mixture; blend well. Press into an ungreased 9"x5" loaf pan; spread reserved catsup mixture over top and sprinkle with reserved bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for
50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 5 to 6 minutes before slicing.
Serves 6 to 8.