This cheddar cheese stuffed meatloaf uses simple seasonings, onion, and a simple ketchup glaze to recreate classic burger flavors in an easy, family friendly dinner recipe.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
2poundslean ground beef
¾cupplain bread crumbs
½cuponionminced
2eggsbeaten
2teaspoonssalt
1 ½teaspoonsground black pepper
6ouncesCheddar cheesecut into strips
1/4cupketchup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
In a large bowl, add the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, salt and pepper. Combine well with a fork or use your hands if you have trouble getting everything completely incorporated.
Press half of the meatloaf in a 4.5x8.5" loaf pan.
Place the strips of cheese over the meatloaf leaving about 1/2" space on each side.
Press the rest of the meatloaf mixture down tightly and spread the ketchup over the top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until done (160˚F internal temp.)
Let stand for 10 minutes, then slice in 8, one inch slices. Serve with your choice of ketchup, mustard, and burger toppings.
Notes
To help lift the meatloaf from the pan, fold aluminum foil into 2 long strips. Place one at the front and one at the back of the pan along the bottom of the pan, and up the sides folding over the top edge.Once the meatloaf is done, run a knife along the sides of the pan, then use the strips to gently pull the meatloaf up and out of the pan.