We've been looking for a meatloaf recipe that we can all enjoy--and this may be it. It was flavorful without being obnoxious and it had the world's most perfect food: bacon. I cooked at 375 due to a tricky oven and it was perfectly cooked. The French fried onions were a great addition.

By Shaleigla on May 19, 2013

oh my lord this was the most delicious meatloaf ever.....my husband wanted me to make one for him to have all week for work.

By Shannon Sampson on December 06, 2012

Paula..this meatloaf is the best I have ever made! My family will NOT eat any other now...every time we have company they want me to make this meatloaf for them..THANK U!!

By Shelly Maxwell on October 09, 2012

If you want to add a little to this recipe (but warning it will be more unhealthy), here's some changes I made: 1. Added a lot more shredded cheese (4-8 oz. more) 2. Instead of using 1/4 cup bread crumbs, I took 1/4 cup white bread and dampened it in water and then mashed it in. 3. Wrapped raw bacon around meatloaf before cooking. 4. Mixed a little brown sugar and soy and worcestershire sauce in with the ketchup/mustard mix to baste bacon. 5. After 40 mins, I basted with sauce again. 6. Finished after about 60 mins total. 7. Let it sit for 20 mins instead of 10 so it would slice more easily.

By Kristen Ballard on August 08, 2012

My entire family LOVES this recipe, even the non-meatloaf loving teenage nephews! I usually go light on the salt, heavy on the pepper, and I add grated carrots, chopped onion and bell pepper, and a lil bit of corn to give some color and to also sneak those vegies in!! The french fried onions really help tie it all together! Thanks Paula for making me the Queen Of My Kitchen!!!

By Melissa Byrd on August 04, 2012

This is the bomb!

By Rose on June 20, 2012

this looks delicious, i'm going to try it this sunday for dinner, will let you know how it turns out...much love, and continued success.

By camilla wilson on June 13, 2012

how much does it make cuz my boyfriend can eat alot and he always has his bestfriend over and together they can eat

By Anonymous on May 27, 2012

This sounds so good but my husband is allergic to eggs so I wouldn't be able to use them or the mayo. What could I use instead?

By Anonymous on April 23, 2012

This recipe is for salt lovers! Thats all I could taste was salt WOW!!!

By Sheri on April 12, 2012

"Mickey liked it!" In other words, my picky boyfriend loved it- even though he's not a big cheese guy. He said the bacon rounded out the flavor and that this recipe is a keeper. My only complaint is that the loaf fell apart a bit. I used the 'cooking the loaf on a bed of bread in a larger baking dish' technique. I also added a tablespoon of hickory smoke bbq sauce to the ketchup mix. Radical.

By Melissa Moops on March 29, 2012

I was actually quite disappointed in this recipe. I want to stress to everyone that you need to use your meat thermometer!!! I followed the directions for this exactly--and when I took it out of the oven after the initial 40 mins and the addt'l 15 minutes, it was only at 112 degrees and nearly falling apart, like others have commented. It didn't have any pink in the middle but it probably falling apart because it wasn't cooked enough. I had to cook it for another 55 minutes before it was at the recommended temp of 160. When it was done--it was like a meatloaf--not falling apart. I liked the taste of it for the most part--but it was way too salty. I would suggest that you not add the salt to the recipe. Based on taste, I would probably give this a 4, but because the recipe is off by an hour of cooking time, it gets a 2.

By mari on March 08, 2012

My family begs me to make this all the time. I've even had to share your recipe with others. Thank you for making meatloaf fun to eat~

By Julie Wilson Stivers on February 14, 2012

Made this last night and it was awesome! Rave reviews from everyone. I made some minor changes to cut the fat and calories by using turkey bacon cooked until crispy and light mayonnaise. I doubled the recipe, made one in a loaf pan and the other shaped in a roasting pan. The loaf pan was too moist, so I will do it in a roasting pan next time. Thanks for this recipe!

By Becky on January 28, 2012

I just love this recipe, I don't eat meatloaf but I do this one.. Yummy, Delicious. Thank you for sharing..

By dahudd on November 22, 2011

I luv everything I have ever tasted that was made by your recipe

By Anonymous on November 05, 2011

hey y'all i am about to make for dinner BACON CHEESBURGER MEATLOAF mhmmmm cant wait to taste it am making it for my self my son and boyriend believeing they would love it now am looking for the desert tob top it off with a nice drink mhmm mhmm mhmmm cant wait.. love u ms deen i am always going to use your recepies.

By haja tejan on November 04, 2011

Had this meatloaf at a friends house last night! It was very yummy to say the least! Had to get on here myself and find the recipe!

By Kim on October 15, 2011

Been trying to find a good receipe for meat loaf a long time. Can't wait to taste you verison, will let yor know. I love everything else that you make and enjoy getting youar magazines too. I'm so glad I got to meet you in Jacksonville, Fl. a few years back. You were so nice. Thank you.

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