Description
Cheesy Meatloaf is a comforting classic that combines ground beef and pork with melty cheddar cheese for a savory masterpiece.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Ground pork
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Breadcrumbs
- Onion
- Garlic
- Milk
- Ketchup
- Eggs
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika.
3. Transfer mixture to the loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
4. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
5. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a leaner version, substitute ground turkey or chicken.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 15