The Ultimate Big Mac Meatloaf

Presenter / Channel

Not stated in the subtitles. Video title referenced: “The Ultimate Big Mac Meatloaf.”

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Ingredients (with quantities / substitutions)

Meatloaf

• 2 lb ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • Substitution/theme note: breadcrumbs made by tearing up old hamburger buns
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 8 oz deli American cheese, shredded
• ~1/2 cup hamburger dill chips, chopped

Big Mac sauce

• 1 cup mayo
• 1/4 cup sweet relish
• 1–2 tbsp onion, grated
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp yellow mustard

For serving / topping

• Sesame seeds (mentioned; tossed on the loaves) (amount not given)
• Lettuce (served on a bed of it)
• Homemade Big Mac sauce (to cover)

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Equipment / Prep

• Mixing bowl (for meat mixture)
• Baking sheet
• Oven preheated/used at 350°F
• Hands (to mix and shape the loaf)
• Grater (for onion into sauce)
• Fork (to serve/eat)

Storage/holding note: sesame seeds were “in my pocket” and added before baking (no amount given).

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Method (step-by-step, technique + timing/temperature)

1) Mix the meatloaf base

1. Add ground beef (2 lb) to a mixing bowl.
2. Add 2 eggs (whisk them quickly before adding).
3. Add 1 cup breadcrumbs (torn-up old hamburger buns used as themed substitution).
4. Add diced onion (1/2 cup).
5. Add mayonnaise (1/4 cup) and ketchup (2 tbsp).
6. Season with:
   • garlic powder (1 tsp)
   • onion powder (1 tsp)
   • salt (1 tsp)
   • pepper (1/2 tsp)
7. Add shredded deli American cheese (8 oz).
8. Add chopped hamburger dill chips (~1/2 cup).
9. Mix thoroughly with hands until combined.
   • Technique cue: “mix … till you’re happy with how combined it is.”

2) Shape and bake

1. Place mixture on a baking sheet.
2. Gently massage into a loaf shape.
3. Make two loaves (“his and hers”) so they cook faster.
4. Add sesame seeds (as mentioned).
5. Bake at 350°F until the loaves are “done.”
   • Exact bake time isn’t provided.

3) Make Big Mac sauce

1. In a bowl, combine:
   • 1 cup mayo
   • 1/4 cup sweet relish
   • grated onion (1–2 tbsp)
   • 1 tsp paprika
   • 1 tsp onion powder
   • 1/2 tsp salt
   • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
   • 2 tsp yellow mustard
2. Mix together until combined.

4) Serve

1. Serve the meatloaf on a bed of lettuce.
2. Cover with homemade Big Mac sauce.
3. Eat with a fork; presented as a “Big Mac” flavor/experience.

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Chef Tips / Notes from Subtitles

• Use hands to ensure thorough mixing.
• Two smaller loaves cook faster and are “cuter.”
• Theme ingredient swaps:
  • breadcrumbs from old hamburger buns
  • include hamburger dill chips
• Plating suggestion: lettuce bed + Big Mac sauce topping.

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Variations Discussed

• Two loaves vs one loaf: two loaves used.

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Sources

• No external sources referenced in the subtitles.
• Content comes from the YouTube video titled “The Ultimate Big Mac Meatloaf.”