5 from 84 votes
Cheesy Meatloaf
Cheesy Meatloaf combines ground beef, minced onion, eggs, oats, and seasonings with shredded Havarti cheese filling for a moist, dense loaf. Baking forms a crust and seals melted cheese inside a savory center. A ketchup glaze baked on at the end adds tang and color. This meatloaf serves as a filling main dish with flavorful cheese concealed in the middle.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
583 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 80% lean (see note 1)
- 1 small onion peeled and minced
- 2 egg see note 2
- 3/4 cup rolled oats see note 3, old-fashioned
- 3/4 cup ketchup divided
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 6 ounces havarti cheese shredded (see note 4)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl by hand, combine beef, onion, eggs, oats, 1/2 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix on low until combined.
- Rinse a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan with water (to help the meatloaf release). Pack the meat mixture tightly in to the pan.
- Leaving a 1/2-inch wall on each side, carve out a well about 5 inches long and 1 inch wide and set the excess meat mixture aside.
- Fill the well with shredded Havarti cheese. Using the reserved meat mixture, cover and seal the shredded cheese carefully.
- Flip the pan over the prepared baking sheet and jiggle carefully until the meatloaf slides out. Bake 60 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Brush remaining 1/4 cup ketchup on all sides of the meatloaf. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes longer.
- Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Regular 80% lean ground beef provides good flavor and texture without needing special blends.
- Egg yolks add moisture and flavor, whites contribute structure to keep the loaf intact.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats work as a binder; crushed crackers or breadcrumbs can be substituted.
- Havarti cheese melts well, but semi-hard cheeses like gouda, cheddar, Swiss, Colby, or Monterey Jack are good alternatives.
- The recipe yields six thick slices, enough for entree-sized portions; double the recipe for leftovers or sandwiches.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to four days.
- You can prepare the meat mixture and assemble the filled loaf a day ahead; bake it just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
583kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
2g
(100%)
Cholesterol
187mg
(62%)
Sodium
665mg
(28%)
Potassium
641mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
463IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
226mg
(23%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 665mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 463IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 226mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.