Description
Comfort food at its finest! This Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole blends hearty, savory meatloaf with gooey cheddar cheese and a tangy ketchup topping, perfect for family dinners or when you’re craving a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup ketchup (for topping)
- Optional: diced bell peppers or mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Gently combine the ingredients without overmixing.
- Place the meat mixture into a greased casserole dish and shape it into a loaf form.
- Spread ketchup evenly over the top of the loaf.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let rest a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the texture tender. Let the casserole rest before serving so the juices redistribute for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: meatloaf, casserole, cheesy meatloaf, comfort food