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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

List of Ingredients



MEATLOAF:
1 1/2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
1 cup oatmeal, (quick or old- fashioned, uncooked)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, lightly beaten 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

SECRET SAUCE:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup

TOPPINGS:
8 large (about 4-by-6-inch) slices Cheddar cheese 8 strips
thick-sliced bacon, crisp-cooked and halved
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
8 hamburger buns or other favorite roll or bread, split and toasted, optional




Recipe

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with
cooking spray.

For meatloaf, combine all meatloaf ingredients in large bowl; mix
lightly but thoroughly. Press mixture evenly into pan.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meatloaf reaches medium doneness (160
degrees) and center is no longer pink. Drain off any juices. Heat
broiler.

For secret sauce, combine ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Spread
over hot meatloaf, completely covering; cut meatloaf into 8
rectangles. (Do not remove from pan.)

Top each rectangle with cheese, 2 half pieces bacon and tomato slices.

Broil meatloaf 5 to 6 inches from heat source 2 to 3 minutes or until
cheese melts.

Serve, if desired, on bun or bread.

Makes 8 servings.