Bacon and Double Cheese Burger Loaf

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In a medium pan cook the bacon over medium heat until just limp, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the bacon and save it.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, salt, pepper and egg; mix well.

5. 5

   Pat the mixture into a shallow 2-quart baking dish.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Bake until the top is firm and the bacon is crisp 45-50 minutes.

8. 8

   Then spread the rest of the cheese during the last 5 to 10 minutes of the baking.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let the loaf rest in dish for 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Then cut into slices and serve.

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