Shelly's Recipe

BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF

Category: Meatloaf

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced onions and celery
2 tbsp minced green and red bell peppers
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp sliced green onions and chopped parsley
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

Preheat oven to 350. In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onions, celery, bell peppers, garlic, green onions, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper. Mix well.

On a piece of wax paper, shape meat mixture into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Spread cheese over the meat, leaving a 3/4 inch border around the edges. Sprinkle bacon over cheese. Roll the meat in a jellyroll fashion to enclose the filling and form a pinwheel loaf. Press both ends to enclose the cheese. Place in a 10 inch x 15 inch baking dish and bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Once baked, sprinkle with additional cheese or ketchup and mustard. Any leftovers make great sandwiches for the next day. SERVES: 8–10