Description
This Cheesy Meatloaf Casserole is a comforting dish everyone craves, offering easy preparation and delicious flavors for busy home chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 medium Chopped Onion
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 cup Additional Cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, milk, ketchup, chopped onion, eggs, and seasonings. Mix gently.
- Step 3: Transfer the meat mixture to the baking dish, shaping it into a rectangular form.
- Step 4: Bake for about 45 minutes until edges pull away and top is golden brown, checking for 155-160°F internal temperature.
- Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle additional cheese on top, and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Step 6: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use freshly shredded cheese and avoid overmixing the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg