Cheesy Meatloaf Casserole
A heartwarming twist on a classic dish, combining the comforting flavors of meatloaf with gooey cheese in a delicious casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, ketchup, sautéed onion and garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Cheese it up by sprinkling shredded cheese on top, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until melted.
- Rest the casserole for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad. Add extra ketchup or homemade gravy for indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatloaf casserole, comfort food, cheesy casserole
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