Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Name: Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 2 slices each
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup onion; 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese; 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

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4.9

90 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
4 2 slices each
Calories
4493 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Iris Warren

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Cheeseburger Meatloaf combines ground beef with a mix of breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, minced onion, and chunks of sharp cheddar cheese. It's shaped into a loaf, glazed with a ketchup-based sauce, and baked until cooked through. The cheddar melted inside adds pockets of cheese flavor throughout, while the glaze delivers a tangy-sweet finish on the surface, reminiscent of a classic cheeseburger.

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This meatloaf recipe blends ground beef with seasoning including smoked paprika and garlic powder for depth, along with breadcrumbs and minced onion for texture. Incorporating chopped sharp cheddar cheese inside ensures pockets of melted cheese throughout the loaf. The shaped mixture is baked after spreading a ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce glaze over the top, which caramelizes slightly in the oven.

The baking process yields a tender, moist meatloaf with a sweet and tangy exterior from the glaze. The melted cheese inside adds richness and noticeable flavor contrasts. This dish offers a familiar cheeseburger flavor in a meatloaf format, suitable for slicing and serving as a main protein.

It fits well as comfort food for dinner, pairing nicely with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or bread. The sliced portions make it practical for family meals or leftovers.

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Ingredients

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Meatloaf

1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs $0.06
1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
3/4 tsp salt $0.03
1 large egg $0.27
1/2 cup onion $0.16, minced
4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese $0.85
1 lb. ground beef $5.29, 85/15

Glaze

1/2 cup ketchup $0.41
1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.04
1 tsp yellow mustard $0.03
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce $0.02

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Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl stir together the breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the egg.
Finely mince the onion. Roughly chop the cheddar cheese so that it is in pieces about the same size as a small bean.
Add the ground beef, seasoned breadcrumbs, whisked egg, minced onion, and chopped cheddar to a bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until incorporated.
Place the meat mixture in a casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet and shape into a rectangle, approximately 7" long, 4" wide, and 1.5" thick.
To make the glaze, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Spread the glaze over the unbaked meatloaf.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF. Remove the meatloaf from the oven, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then slice into eight pieces and serve.