Bacon Cheeseburger MeatLoaf!

Ingredients

4 slices bacon

1 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck or 1 1/2 lbs ground round...

1 cup firm fresh white breadcrumbs

1 cup coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 large sweet onion, chopped 

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

Preheat the oven to 350.

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

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

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

Pat mixture into a shallow 2-quart baking pan.

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

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

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

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