Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for glazing
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon to add richness and texture.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a baking sheet. Brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle additional BBQ sauce on top before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use high-quality cheddar or experiment with other cheese varieties like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
- Ensure breadcrumbs are gluten-free if necessary.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
