Description
Cheesy Meatloaf Casserole brings pure comfort right to your dinner table, melding savory ground beef with gooey cheese in a hearty family-pleasing dish. Grab your forks and prepare for a satisfying meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup additional shredded cheese
Binders and Fillers:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ cup chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently fold 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the meat mixture until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking dish, molding it into a uniform loaf shape.
- In a separate small bowl, mix ¼ cup ketchup and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Spread the ketchup mixture evenly across the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top.
- Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese completely.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into portions.
- Garnish with ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
- Test the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the beef reaches a safe 160°F for perfect doneness.
- Replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a smoky gouda.
- Prep the meatloaf mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to develop deeper, richer flavors before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes - 1 hour 3 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg