People tend to be divided when it comes to meatloaf. They either love it or despise it. To be fair, I’m sure we’ve all had a dry, flavorless meatloaf from time to time, but if you’ve ever had a well-cooked, perfectly seasoned version of this dish, then you’ll agree, this American staple can be done well.

Today, I’m here to present a little twist on the classic comfort food – Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf. I’ve made mini meatloaves this time, but you could just as easily put it all in a bread pan and bake it in one large loaf if that’s what you prefer. Just remember it’ll have a longer bake time, so make sure to check the temperature before taking it out of the oven!

I don’t know about your family, but mine is under the impression that bacon can improve just about any meal. I don’t disagree, however, having bacon for every meal isn’t the healthiest option. This dinner is definitely worth the extra sodium though!

Just like regular meatloaf, you’ll combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, dish it out, and bake. That’s one reason I love this recipe, and making meatloaf in general; it doesn’t get much easier than mix and bake!

This savory version of meatloaf has beef, bacon, and cheese, as well as an arsenal of spices. Don’t worry – you probably have all of these seasonings in your cupboard already. Onion powder, Lawry’s season salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard.

Add in eggs and breadcrumbs, slather on BBQ sauce, and pop it into the oven for 25 minutes, and dinner will be ready before you know it! Go ahead and try out this recipe tonight. I bet you’ll have some meatloaf converts around the dinner table!