Savory Juicy Baked Cheeseburger Meatloaf
A delicious twist on traditional meatloaf with a blend of ground beef, cheddar cheese, and a ketchup glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (for the topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- Combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Transfer half of the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press it down gently.
- Layer the sliced cheddar cheese over the first meat mixture.
- Top with the remaining meat mixture and press gently to seal the edges.
- Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of ketchup evenly over the top.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh garden salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg