Description
A delicious and cheesy meatloaf recipe that combines ground beef and cheddar cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup ketchup (for topping)
- ½ cup chopped pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a spacious bowl, mix together the ground beef, cheddar cheese, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly blended.
- Lay out a piece of parchment paper and form the meat mixture into a rectangular shape, about 1 inch thick.
- Make a small indentation in the center of the rectangle and add the chopped pickles and extra cheese if desired.
- Gently fold the edges of the meat over the filling, pinching to seal it securely.
- Transfer the formed loaf onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and generously spread ketchup over the top.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into portions and serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg