Meatloaf with bacon, BBQ sauce and a surprise layer of cheese topped with crunchy fried onions

45+ MINS TOTAL TIME
BEEF
LUNCH

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (93% lean)
  • 3/4 cup Hunt’s® BBQ Sauce
  • 1 pkg (2.1 oz each) fully cooked bacon, chopped
  • 6 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese
  • 1/2 cup French fried onions

DIRECTIONS

STEP ONE

Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix beef, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and bacon in medium bowl.

STEP TWO

Place half of the beef mixture into an ungreased 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading to the sides of the dish. Top with cheese, overlapping as needed. Cover cheese with remaining beef mixture; press gently.

STEP THREE

Bake 35 minutes or until cooked through (160°F); drain excess drippings. Spoon remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over meatloaf and sprinkle with onions; bake 5 minutes more.