This meat loaf has all the great flavor of a bacon cheeseburger! Top slices of meat loaf with ketchup, mustard and relish to get a true burger flavor.

Ingredients

Meat Loaf

• 3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 pounds lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

Topping

• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, mix bread and milk. Let stand 5 minutes to absorb milk. Add beef, all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon, the shredded cheese, relish, onion, garlic and egg. Mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 8 x 4-inch loaf. Place in pan.
3. In small bowl, stir together Topping ingredients. Spread on top and sides of loaf. Top with reserved 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon.
4. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160 degrees F.
5. Cool for 10 minutes.
6. Cut meat loaf into slices to serve. Top with desired burger toppings, such as pickle relish, ketchup and mustard.