Cheeseburger Meatloaf
This recipe is both versatile and easy to customize. Try pairing it with traditional condiments like ketchup and mustard or go bold with Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms for a unique, rich flavor. Each slice reveals a delicious swirl of cheese, delivering the ultimate cheesy goodness in every forkful.
Ingredients
- Ground beef 2 pounds
- Fresh bread crumbs ¾ cup
- Minced onion ½ cup
- Beaten large eggs 2
- Salt 1 ½ teaspoons
- Ground black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons
- Shredded Cheddar cheese 3 cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a sizable bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, minced onion, beaten eggs, salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until evenly blended. Lay a piece of wax paper on a flat surface and pat the meat mixture into a 14x18-inch rectangle.
- Evenly distribute the shredded Cheddar cheese over the meat, leaving a ¾-inch border along the edges. Starting from one short end, roll up the meat in a jelly-roll fashion to enclose the cheese, forming a pinwheel loaf. Firmly press the ends of the loaf to seal in the filling. Transfer the meatloaf to a 10x15-inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 160°F (70°C), indicating the meatloaf is fully cooked.
- Let rest briefly before serving.