BARBECUE BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF

Ingredients:

6 slices bacon
1 large sweet onion, chopped 
1 c. soft bread crumbs 
1 (8 oz.) brick sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 c.)  
2 large eggs 
8 Tbsp. barbecue sauce, divided  
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 
1 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. kosher salt 
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 

2 lb. lean ground chuck or ground round 

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

 Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Remove bacon from the skillet, drain, and crumble. Drain some of the fat from the skillet, saute the onion until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. 

In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to gently but thoroughly mix together the meat, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, sauteed onion, reserved bacon pieces, garlic, 4 tablespoons of the bbq sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. 

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a large 2" deep baking pan. Spread the top of the loaf with the remaining 4 tablespoons of barbeque sauce. 

Bake until the loaf is firm, 60 to 75 minutes, or until done. Let the meatloaf stand in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then cut into slices to serve.

source: slightly adapted from a recipe posted by Brenda/Sinclair wife-original recipe found HERE)