Bacon Cheeseburger Loaf

• 1 1/2 lb lean ground chuck
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 cup white bread crumbs
• 4 oz Northwoods cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp sweet relish
• 2 tsp mustard powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup ketchup

1. Cook bacon in a heavy skillet until rare

2. Combine ground chuck, bread crumbs, 1/2 of the cheese, onion, relish, salt, pepper, and egg in a large bowl, mix well

3. Spread mixture evenly in a shallow baking pan, coat with ketchup, cover with bacon

4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until bacon is crisp, in a preheated 350-degree oven, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, bake another 5-10 minutes

5. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes