Bacon And Double Cheeseburger Loaf Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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

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   Remove the bacon from the skillet and reserve.

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

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   Pat the mix into a shallow 2-qt baking pan.

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

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   Bake till the loaf is hard and the bacon is crisp, 45 to 50 min, sprinkling the top of the loaf with the remaining 1/2 c. cheese to heat during the last 5 - 10 min of baking.

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   Internal temperature should be 155 degrees.

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

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    For leftovers, reheat slices in a microwave and serve on sesame buns with lettuce, tomato and ketchup.

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    This recipe yields 6 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.