Juicy Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Juicy Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Ingredients

For Meatloaf:

  • 2 lbs. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 3 Tbl. ketchup
  • 1 Tbl. mayo
  • 1 Tbl. A1 Steak Sauce
  • 1 tsp. mustard
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup italian bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbl. dried minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • more pepper for top

Sauce for Top:

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 Tbl. sweet thick barbecue sauce such as Sweet Baby Ray's
  • 1 tsp. mustard
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar

Optional Garnishes:

  • American cheese slices
  • chopped, shredded, or a whole leaf of lettuce
  • tomato slices
  • slices of pickles
  • chopped crisp-cooked bacon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F. 

In large mixing bowl, crumble in ground beef. Drizzle and sprinkle the rest of the Meatloaf ingredients evenly over the meat. Combine all ingredients together until mixed, but not over-mixed. 

Place into a sprayed round, square, or rectangular casserole dish. Smooth top top and sides of any cracks, and evenly sprinkle more pepper over the top. 

Pop into the 350º F preheated oven, and bake for 45 - 50 minutes. Spoon the Sauce over the top, and bake for 15 - 20 minutes longer. *Top with slices of American cheese if desired, and bake just one minute longer. Remove from oven to rest for at least 15 minutes. 

Slice and serve with any Garnishes desired. Tastes just like a cheeseburger! And so juicy and tender! Enjoy!!