Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

0 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
1 Sautee onions and garlic until tender.
2 In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onions, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, ketchup, salt and pepper.
3 Mix well. with your hands.
4 Pat the meat mixture gently into a loaf pan. You may need 2 if you are using small ones. Don't press it down because it will compact the meat and the texture will be off.
5 Add three slices bacon over top.
6 Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes to an hour (internal temp will be 155- 160)
7 Just before removing from the oven lay the cheese over the top.
8 Allow to stand at room temperature with foil over the top for about five minutes.
9 Slice and serve.