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recipe cheesy loaded meatloaf casserole
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole elevates traditional meatloaf with a sweet caramelized onion-thyme swirl and a generous helping of melted cheese. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 500g ground beef, lean
- 100g plain breadcrumbs
- 120ml whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp halal-certified soy sauce
- 150g shredded cheddar cheese
- 100g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp plant-based butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Oven & Dish: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 23x33cm baking dish.
- Caramelize Onions: Sauté onions in olive oil and butter until golden brown (about 15 minutes).
- Sweeten Onion Jam: Stir in brown sugar, thyme, and apple cider vinegar; cook for 2 minutes.
- Divide Jam: Reserve half of the jam for topping.
- Combine Meatloaf Base: Mix beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and soy sauce.
- Add Cheese: Fold in half of the cheddar and mozzarella.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread meat mixture in the dish and shape into a loaf.
- Swirl & Top: Spread reserved jam over the loaf and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and meat reaches 71°C (160°F).
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a more tender meatloaf, avoid overmixing the ingredients. Feel free to experiment with different cheese varieties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg