This juicy Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf combines lean ground beef, smoky turkey bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and tangy dill pickles for a wholesome twist on a classic cheeseburger. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Author: Sandra Myers
Ingredients
1½lbsground beef85/15
6slicesturkey baconcooked and crumbled
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
1small onionfinely chopped
¼cupdill picklesfinely chopped
2eggs
½cupplain breadcrumbs
¼cupketchup
2tbspyellow mustard
1tbspWorcestershire saucenon-alcoholic
½tspsalt
½tspblack pepper
Extra ketchup and mustard for toppingoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment.
Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then cool and crumble.
In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, crumbled turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, onion, pickles, eggs, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper—avoid overmixing to keep it tender.
Shape into a loaf and place in the prepared pan or shape freeform on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spread extra ketchup and mustard on top for a caramelized glaze if desired.
Bake uncovered for 55–60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy and moist.