A bold, smoky twist on classic comfort food, this Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf combines everything you love about a juicy cheeseburger—beef, cheddar, pickles, mustard, and ketchup—wrapped in crispy smoked bacon. Slow-smoked to perfection, it’s rich, savory, and guaranteed to steal the show at dinner.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6–8 slices
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Smoking Time: 2–2½ hours
- Rest Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~3 hours
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup bread crumbs (plain or seasoned)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Cheeseburger Add-Ins
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced pickles (optional)
- ½ cup diced onion (optional)
For Wrapping
- 8 slices smoked bacon
Optional Glaze
- Extra ketchup & mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
How to Make Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
1. Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large bowl, combine:
- Ground beef
- Bread crumbs
- Milk
- Eggs
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Mustard
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
Mix gently just until combined. Do not overmix, or the meatloaf may become dense.
2. Add Cheeseburger Flavor
Fold in:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced pickles (if using)
- Diced onions (if
