Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf 4 slices bacon 1 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck or 1 1/2 lbs ground round 1 cup firm fresh white breadcrumbs 1 cup coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 large sweet onion, chopped (vidalia) 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 2 teaspoons dry mustard 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1 egg 1/4 cup ketchup Preheat the oven to 350. In medium skillet,cook bacon over medium heat until it is limp& some fat is rendered,3-4 minutes. Remove bacon from the skillet and reserve it,set aside. In large mixing bowl,use your hands to gently but thoroughly mix together: meat,bread crumbs,1/2 cup cheese,onion,mayo,relish,mustard¸å pepper and egg. Pat mixture into a shallow 2-quart baking pan. Spread top of the loaf with the ketchup then lay bacon strips over the ketchup. Bake until loaf is firm& the bacon is crisp,45 to 50 minutes. Sprinkling top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese to melt during last 5-10 minutes of baking (Internal temperature should be 155). Let meatloaf stand in the baking dish for 10 minutes,then cut into squares to serve.