Bacon and Double Cheeseburger Loaf

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until limp and some of the fat is rendered, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the bacon from the skillet and reserve it.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to gently but thoroughly mix together the meat, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, onion, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, salt, pepper, and egg.

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Bake until the loaf is firm and the bacon is crisp, 45 to 50 minutes, sprinkling the top the loaf with the remaining 1/2 cheese to melt during the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking.

8. 8

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

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.