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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a large baking sheet.
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In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until rendered and crispy. Remove from pan. Wipe the pan clean, leaving about a 1/2 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Crumble the bacon.
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Add the olive oil to the pan and heat over medium heat.
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Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for 2-4 minutes, until the onions translucent and the garlic fragrant. Remove from the pan and allow to cool.
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In a large bowl, add the ground beef, crumbled bacon, onion garlic mixture, beaten egg, bread crumbs, spices, Worcestershire sauce, and cheddar cheese. Using your hand, gently mix together until well-combined.
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Separate the mixture into 5 balls. Mold the balls into mini meatloaves. Brush the top of each mini meatloaf with BBQ sauce.
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Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked all the way through. Top with more BBQ sauce, if desired.