Description
Cheeseburger Meatloaf brings classic American comfort to dinner tables with a mouthwatering twist. Juicy ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty seasonings combine to create a hearty meal that satisfies deep burger cravings in one simple, memorable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Dairy:
- 1 kg ground beef (lean or regular)
- 250 gm cubed cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
Dry and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 finely diced onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon classic yellow mustard
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup tomato paste or passata
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease.
- Saturate breadcrumbs in milk within a spacious mixing bowl, allowing them to absorb the liquid completely.
- Gently fold ground beef with softened breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, minced garlic, shredded cheddar cheese, tomato paste, whisked eggs, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground cumin, chopped parsley, cracked black pepper, and kosher salt until ingredients are just integrated.
- Spread the meat mixture into a rectangular shape on the prepared baking sheet, creating an even surface.
- Strategically place cheddar cheese cubes along the center of the meat rectangle.
- Carefully roll the meat from the shorter end, ensuring a tight seal and enclosing the cheese cubes completely.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients in a separate small bowl until well combined.
- Drizzle and evenly distribute half of the glaze across the meatloaf surface.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 60 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove meatloaf, brush with remaining glaze, and return to oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- Allow meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to help retain moisture and structure.
Notes
- Boost flavor by soaking breadcrumbs in milk for a tender, juicy meatloaf texture that melts in your mouth.
- Use gentle mixing technique to prevent dense, tough meat mixture and maintain a light, delicate consistency.
- Create a cheese-stuffed center by carefully rolling meat around cheddar cubes for a surprising, gooey surprise inside.
- Apply glaze in two stages during baking to build deep, caramelized flavor and keep the surface moist and glossy.
- Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes after baking to help juices redistribute, ensuring each slice remains succulent and flavorful.
- Choose lean ground beef for a balanced meat-to-fat ratio that prevents greasiness while maintaining rich, savory taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg