Recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Meatloaf:
1 1/2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
1 cup Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Secret Sauce:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons catsup

Toppings:
8 large (about 4 x 6-inch each) 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)

Heat oven to 350F. Spray 13x9-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray.

For meatloaf, combine all meatloaf ingredients in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press mixture into pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meatloaf is to medium doneness (160F) 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.