Description
Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole is a heartwarming dish that combines savory meat and gooey cheese, making it the ultimate comfort food for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, half the shredded cheese, onion, garlic, ketchup, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and press gently to shape it.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until browned and cooked through. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with sides like steamed veggies or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg