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This is a Cheeseburger meatloaf for cheese lovers! It is moist, tender and is packed with so many flavors! Covered with a delicious sticky meatloaf glaze! It won’t fall apart when you slice it! Comfort food at its best!

If you like my classic Meatloaf recipe and Spinach Stuffed meatloaf, you are going to love this cheesy meatloaf!

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Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe

This meatloaf is so cheesy. It will explode with cheese in every bite. Best of all it is also budget friendly and will serve a crowd. A classic family favorite with my twist!  The leftovers can be used to make delicious sandwiches the next day. You kids are going to love them and will ask you to make this giant cheeseburger every week.

What I love most about any meatloaf is that you can it plain without any sauce or topping because it’s so juicy and flavorful!

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EASY MEATLOAF RECIPE

It may seem difficult to prepare this meatloaf, but trust me, it is a very easy meatloaf recipe without fancy ingredients. And you don’t need a loaf pan!

MEATLOAF SEASONING

For this cheeseburger meatloaf recipe, you will need the usual spices like black pepper, cumin powder and salt. The recipe calls also for yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup as they give an incredible flavor boost. Even taco seasoning can be used for more flavor.

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Cheeseburger Meatloaf Glaze

I love to coat this huge chunk of cheesy meat with a sticky glaze similar to the one I used for my classic Meatloaf recipe. The glaze makes this this cheeseburger meatloaf not only look impressive but it adds flavor and contributes to meatloaf's juiciness as well.

Meatloaf Glaze Ingredients

  • Ketchup & Tomato paste: Use the combination of tomato sauce and ketchup for the best result. However, if you don’t have tomato paste, leave it out and use ¾ cup of ketchup.
  • Honey: Brown sugar can be used in place of honey.
  • White vinegar
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Garlic powder
  • Cumin powder: Provides an earthy, warm aroma.
  • Paprika: Adds to color and flavor as well.
  • Crack pepper

HOW TO MAKE MEATLOAF

Here you can see the whole process of how to make meatloaf in photos. I recommend to watch the quick video to get the full understanding of this easy meatloaf recipe.

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HOW LONG TO COOK MEATLOAF

Cook meatloaf for 1 hour in the preheated oven at 400°F / 200°C, remove from the oven, pour the remaining meatloaf sauce and cook another 15 minutes or until meatloaf internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F/70 degrees C. You can monitor the meatloaf with a meat thermometer.

Note:

  • In the meatloaf glaze will start browning on the tray, add a few tablespoons of water into the tray. Water will prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Allow the cheeseburger meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing as meatloaf tends to fall apart when hot. Resting also allows juices to recirculate.
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Fettuccini Alfredo
  • Cacio e Pepe
  • Focaccia bread
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Homemade Pasta
  • Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
  • Fattoush salad
  • Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese

If you like this Cheeseburger moist Meatloaf recipe be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating!

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CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF

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CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF

This is a Cheeseburger meatloaf for cheese lovers! It is moist, tender and is packed with so many flavors! Covered with a delicious sticky caramelized glaze! It won’t fall apart when you slice it! Comfort food at its best!
Author: chefjar
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 364kcal

Ingredients

MEATLOAF

  • Bread crumbs- 1 ½ cup
  • Milk- ¾ cup
  • Ground beef lean or regular- 1 kg/ 2.2 pound
  • Onion finely diced-1
  • Garlic cloves minced-4
  • Cheddar cheese shredded- ¼ cup
  • Tomato paste- 2 tbsp.
  • Tomato sauce- 2 tbsp.
  • Large eggs – 2
  • Worcestershire sauce-2 tbsp.
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped- ¼ cup
  • Classic yellow mustard- 1 tbsp.
  • Cumin powder- 1 tsp.
  • Ground black pepper- ½ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp or to taste
  • Cheddar cheese cubed-250 gm/ 0.5 lbs

MEATLOAF GLAZE

  • Ketchup- ½ cup
  • Tomato paste/ passata-¼ cup
  • Honey- 2 tbsp.
  • White vinegar-4 tbsp.
  • Worcestershire sauce- 1 tbsp.
  • Garlic powder- 1 tsp.
  • Cumin powder-1 tsp.
  • Paprika-1 tsp.
  • Crack pepper- ½ tsp.

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Electric Meat Grinder
  • Meat Thermometer

Instructions

  • Meatloaf
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C with the rack in the center. Grease a baking sheet lightly. Alternatively you can line it with a parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl soak breadcrumbs ( or 4 slices of bread) in milk.
  • Combine  ground beef with the soaked breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, shredded Cheddar cheese, tomato paste, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, cumin powder, parsley, tomato sauce, ground black pepper and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Transfer the meat mixture on the tray and stretch it out like  pizza dough to get a rectangle. Put Cheddar cheese cubes in the middle and  roll the meat up tightly , starting from the short end. Seal the edges completely to make sure the cheese will stay inside the meatloaf. Keep aside.

Meatloaf glaze

  • In a small bowl mix together tomato sauce, ketchup, honey, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, white vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour half of the glaze over the meatloaf and spread evenly with a spoon. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, then remove and  spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf.
  • Bake for further 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving/ slicing.
  • Serve over homemade pasta, jasmine rice, Instant pot brown rice, Fettuccini Alfredo, cacio e pepe, mashed potatoes or steamed broccoli.
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Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sugar: 4g
Course: Meatloaf Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheeseburger meatloaf, cheesy meatloaf, meatloaf, meatloaf recipe

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About Tatiana

Hi, I’m Tatiana! I’m all about making easy, delicious family meals that bring everyone to the table. From quick weeknight dinners to comforting classics, my recipes are simple, flavorful, and made with love. Read more

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