Description
Ultimate Cheesy Meatloaf Bake is a comforting dish that elevates classic meatloaf with gooey, melted cheese and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheese into the meat mixture.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in the prepared baking dish and top generously with ketchup.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- In the last five minutes of baking, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg