Cheeseburger Meatloaf with Famous Burger Sauce

By á-4084

Cheeseburger meatloaf mash-up! This meatloaf is topped with cheese and served with a burger sauce that gives you all of the flavors of your favorite cheeseburger!

Ingredients

• MEATLOAF:
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup white bread cubes
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 20 pickles, divided
• 6 slices American cheese, divided
• BURGER SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.

In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, milk, and egg, using a fork to break up the bread cubes.

Add onions, salt, and pepper, and mix well.

Add ground beef, incorporating the egg mixture and onion with a fork or hands.

On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place half the beef mixture on the sheet and shape into a 4.5-inch by 9.5 inch rectangle.

Top the beef with 10 pickles and 3 cheese slices.

Add the remaining beef mixture on top of the pickles and cheese, smoothing with a fork or hands and sealing the sides to prevent the cheese from melting out.

Bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes (or until inserted meat thermometer reads 165F degrees).

Once the meatloaf reaches the desired internal temperature, add the remaining pickles slices and American cheese to the top of the loaf and bake an additional 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Top the meatloaf with half the burger sauce (see instructions below) and serve the remaining sauce on the side.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, paprika, vinegar, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well and store in the fridge until ready to use.

The burger sauce can be made and served immediately, but it is best to make it at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to blend together.

The meatloaf can be made the night before. Simply wrap the loaf in plastic wrap and store on a plate or platter in the fridge until you are ready to bake it.

Serving suggestion: Serve the meatloaf with lettuce salad and crusty bread with sesame seeds.