Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf (Paula Deen)

This recipe comes from a "Cooking with Paula Deen" magazine (May/June 2006). My family loves this served with macaroni and cheese. The leftovers made a delicious sandwich the next day, topped with your favorite burger toppings.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground chuck
• 10  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2  large eggs
• 1⁄4 cup  fine breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup ketchup
• 2  tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 (3 ounce) can  French-fried onions (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients, mixing well by hand.
4. In a small bowl, combine ketchup and mustard.
5. Stir in 1/4 cup ketchup mixture into the meat mixture.
6. Place meat mixture in baking dish and shape into a loaf.
7. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over meatloaf.
8. Bake for 40 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and top with French fried onions.
10. Return to oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until meat is no longer pink.