Bacon Cheeseburger MeatLoaf!

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck or ground round
• 1 cup firm fresh white breadcrumbs
• 1 cup coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped (vidalia)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup ketchup

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350.

2. 2

   In medium skillet,cook bacon over medium heat until it is limp& some fat is rendered,3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove bacon from the skillet and reserve it,set aside.

4. 4

   In large mixing bowl,use your hands to gently but thoroughly mix together: meat,bread crumbs,1/2 cup cheese,onion,mayo,relish,mustard¸å pepper and egg.

5. 5

   Pat mixture into a shallow 2-quart baking pan.

6. 6

   Spread top of the loaf with the ketchup then lay bacon strips over the ketchup.

7. 7

   Bake until loaf is firm& the bacon is crisp,45 to 50 minutes.

8. 8

   Sprinkling top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese to melt during last 5-10 minutes of baking (Internal temperature should be 155).

9. 9

   Let meatloaf stand in the baking dish for 10 minutes,then cut into squares to serve.