big mac meatloaf

Name: Big Mac Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## MEATLOAF; 2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup(s) plain bread crumbs; 1/2 cup(s) diced onion; 1/2 cup(s) Thousand Island dressing; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 6 - 8 slice(s) American cheese, shredded (I just cut them into small bits); 1/3 cup(s) dill pickle, finely chopped (or you can use green sweet pickle relish); ## EXTRA INGREDIENTS; 2 tablespoon(s) sesame seeds; 2 - 3 cup(s) iceberg lettuce, finely shredded; 2/3 cup(s) Thousand Island dressing - for serving

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Apr 13, 2026

My kids request meatloaf quite regularly, and I try to find new meatloaf recipes, so dinnertime doesn't get routine and predictable. And I saw this recipe on Facebook not too long ago, and I had to give it a try. It's quite good and adds a bit of pizzazz to a plain meatloaf. It would be good with the more usual choice of mashed potatoes on the side, but I usually serve it with French Fries on the side (which I include extra Thousand Island dressing, for dipping). 6 to 8 servings.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

MEATLOAF
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 - 8 slices American cheese, shredded (I just cut them into small bits)
1/3 cup dill pickle, finely chopped (or you can use green sweet pickle relish)
EXTRA INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 - 3 cups iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
2/3 cup Thousand Island dressing - for serving

How To Make big mac meatloaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix together all meatloaf ingredients (ground beef to chopped pickle) until well combined. Form it into a loaf shape, and place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Smooth the top so it’s level (not domed). Sprinkle sesame seeds across the top of the loaf.
Step 3

Place the baking sheet in the oven, and bake for about 60 to 70 minutes.
Step 4

Remove from the oven, and pour the 2/3 cup Thousand Island dressing across the top. Then slice the loaf into 6 to 8 individual portions.
Step 5

Arrange about 1/2 cup or so of shredded lettuce on each serving plate. Arrange a meatloaf slice over the shredded lettuce, and serve immediately.
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