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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min

If you love cheeseburgers but want the comfort of a classic family dinner, this cheeseburger meatloaf with pickles, chips, and cheddar is the ultimate mash-up. Packed with all your favorite burger fixings—onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and gooey cheddar cheese—this meatloaf is bold, savory, and irresistibly kid-approved. The crumbled potato chips add a crunchy twist while keeping the meatloaf moist and flavorful, and a touch of Pluck seasoning infuses rich umami depth.

This recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights, yet it’s impressive enough for weekend gatherings. Pair it with crispy fries, roasted veggies, or a fresh side salad for a meal the whole family will crave. Whether you stick to the classic toppings or add in smoky bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or a cheese swap for Swiss, this cheeseburger meatloaf is endlessly customizable. It’s hearty, fun, and guaranteed to bring everyone back for seconds.

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

75 min

Servings

Ingredients

1.5 lb. grass-fed ground beef
1/2 c. organic onion, chopped
1/2 c. dill pickles, chopped
3/4 c. potato chip crumbled
3 tsp. Pluck seasoning
1 tbsp. yellow mustard
1 1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 c. shredded cheddar
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
3 large eggs
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until incorporated but be sure to not over mix.

Step 3

Form into a loaf.

Step 4

Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 25 minutes, or desired doneness.

NOTES:

You can add in your favorite burger toppings. Some great additions would be bacon crumbles, sauteed mushrooms, and using swiss cheese instead of cheddar.
One helpful tip is to place a pan with water in the oven to prevent the meatloaf from cracking.
This is another recipe that would offer a great way to include ground calf or chicken liver. Subtract a half pound of ground beef and add a half pound of liver for the substitution.

Recipe

Ryan Carey

Ryan has been a chef for 13 years working for top restaurants, national sports teams and celebrities. He has held all the positions including that of sous chef, exec sous chef and executive chef. He has knowledge of all different cooking styles and techniques. His passion is focusing on Paleo and Carnivore cooking and highlighting organ meats in creative ways.

Cheeseburger Meatloaf with Pickles, Chips, and Cheddar