Description
A delicious meatloaf stuffed with cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Meat Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Shape the Meatloaf: Divide the meat mixture into two halves. Shape one half into the base of the meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, creating a well in the middle.
- Add the Cheese Filling: Fill the well with shredded cheese.
- Cover and Seal: Take the remaining meat mixture and cover the cheese completely, sealing the edges to ensure that no cheese can escape during cooking.
- Glaze the Meatloaf: Brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce over the entire meatloaf.
- Bake: Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and cut into slices to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cheese is properly sealed inside the meat to prevent it from leaking out.
- Allowing the meatloaf to rest before slicing helps retain moisture and shape.
- You can adjust the type of cheese or add mixed cheese varieties for different flavor profiles.
- Enhance the glaze by adding a mix of honey and barbecue sauce for extra sweetness.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg