Best Cheddar Meatloaf Recipes

BACON-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cook bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, until crispy and fat renders, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving renderings in the skillet. Cook the onions and garlic in the pan drippings until brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk the eggs, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire, cream, salt, and pepper. Add the meat, cheese, parsley, and cooked onion. Chop and add the bacon. Mix with a fork until evenly blended. Whisk the glaze ingredients together in a bowl.
• Dampen hands with water and on a foil-lined cookie sheet, pat mixture into a loaf shape. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 155 degrees F, about 1 hour. Spread the glaze onto the meatloaf after about 50 minutes. Let loaf rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

INSTANT POT® BBQ CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, Cheddar cheese, egg, and dry onion soup mix in a bowl; mix until well combined. Transfer mixture to a cutting board and shape into a loaf.
• Place a trivet into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pour 1/2 cup water into the pot and set loaf on top of the trivet. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Carefully transfer the trivet to a rimmed baking sheet. Brush meatloaf with barbecue sauce. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

CHEDDAR BBQ MEATLOAF MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour the milk over the breadcrumbs in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the meatloaf mix, 1 cup of the cheese, 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce, the salt, pepper, green onions, garlic and egg and mix with your hands until just combined.
• Divide and shape the mixture into 6 balls and arrange the balls in a 6-cup nonstick muffin pan. Place the muffin pan on a rimmed baking sheet and brush the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce on top of the meat.
• Bake for 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Continue to bake until the meatloaf muffins are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes more; the interior muffins may take a little longer to cook. Cool 5 minutes in the pan.
• Arrange on a serving platter and serve with mashed potatoes and a green salad.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix meat, bread crumbs, onions and 2 Tbsp. steak sauce just until blended.
• Pat into 12x8-inch rectangle on sheet of waxed paper; top with broccoli and 3/4 cup cheese, spreading ingredients to within 1 inch of edges. Roll up, starting at one short end. Place, seam side down, in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 1 hour or until done (160ºF). About 10 min. before meatloaf is done, cook tomatoes, and remaining steak sauce until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Top meatloaf with remaining cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 min. before slicing. Serve topped with sauce.

BBQ BACON CHEDDAR MEATLOAF CUPCAKE & MASHED POTATO FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel. Allow to cool. Crumble into pieces.
• Add chopped onion to the reserved bacon drippings and sauté 3-4 minutes. Cool.
• Add turkey, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, eggs, sautéed onions & crumbled bacon to a bowl and mix until combined.
• Spoon the meat mixture into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing.
• While the meatloaf is cooking, make the mashed potatoes. Place potatoes in a pan; cover with water. Add pinch of salt, Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Put potatoes into a ricer for best results. Return potato to pan. Add heavy whipping cream and remaining ingredients; stir with a spoon to desired consistency. If they are not creamy enough for you, add up to 1/4 cup more cream or milk - although they need to be stiff enough to pipe on top.
• Put the potatoes into a pastry bag with a wide star tip and pipe the mashed potatoes on top of the meatloaf.

SPIRAL MEATLOAF W/HAM, BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• In large bowl combine first 7 ingredients til very well mixed.
• Place mixture onto a sheet of foil.
• Press out to a flat, even 8"x10" rectangle.
• Top evenly with 6 slices ham to within 1/2" of edges.
• Top with 6 slices american cheese.
• Sprinkle cheese layer with chopped broccoli evenly. Chop any big pieces smaller.
• Roll up starting from long side, lifting and using the foil to help you roll it all up.
• Roll up tightly.
• Pinch ends and seam closed VERY well. Place seam side down onto cookie sheet, or keep on the foil (seam side down)and place onto cookie sheet, that's what I did. Easier clean up!
• Sprinkle with a little coarse ground pepper.
• Bake in 350º oven for 55 minutes.
• Cut remaining 4 slices cheese in half corner to corner. Place on top of meatloaf nicely, overlapping slices slightly, showing pointed sides.
• Bake 5 minutes longer or til cheese is just melted.
• Let rest 15-20 minutes before slicing.
• Good served with mashed potatoes, baby carrots and fresh rolls.
• *Some hams can turn ground beef slightly pink. It is done in 1 hour. Just check juices to see if they are running clear.
• **"Do-ahead" Tip:This can be rolled up and refrigerated (covered)for up to 24 hours before baking.

BBQ CHEDDAR MINI MEATLOAF "MUFFINS"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place all ingredients in gallon zip-loc bag (except 1/4 cup of cheese & BBQ sauce). Squeeze until just mixed. (This keeps the mess out of preparing meatloaf!) Spoon mixture into a 12 cup muffin tin and press down firmly with back of spoon. Top with remaining BBQ sauce and place in oven for 25-35 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on each muffin and bake additional 5 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes before removing from tins.

HEINZ 57 CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together well and place into a loaf pan.
• Bake @ 350 degrees for 1 hour.
• Drain grease.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving!

MEATLOAF WITH CHEDDAR, BACON, AND TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in the oil until golden. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes (be careful not to burn the garlic). Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• In a bowl, combine the beef, eggs, onion bread crumbs, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper. Form a loaf (approximately 7 x 5 x 3 inches in size) and place it in a roasting pan. Cover the loaf evenly with the ketchup. Bake for about 1 hour, until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove and allow to rest slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch slices.
• In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Slice the ciabatta rolls in half. Top each bottom half with a slice of warm meatloaf and the cheese. Place the relish on the top halves and top with the bacon. Place all the roll pieces in the 350°F oven and remove once the cheese has melted and the relish is heated through. Close the sandwiches, cut into halves, and serve.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Finely roll 12 crackers.
• Mix cracker crumbs, turkey, onion, 2 tbsp chili sauce, parsley and egg.
• Pat meat mixture into 12 by 8 inch rectangle on waxed paper.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons cheese; sprinkle remaining cheese and broccoli onto meat mixture to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Coarsely break remaining 12 crackers; sprinkle over broccoli, pressing lightly into meat.
• Starting at short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion, using waxed paper to help roll; seal ends.
• Place loaf in 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes.
• During last 5 minutes of baking, spread remaining 2 tbsp chili sauce over meatloaf; sprinkle with reserved cheese.

A-1 BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Mix beef with steak sauce, bread crumbs, and onions. On waxed paper, pat to a 12x8 ", top with cheese and broccoli. (Keep a small ball of meat mixture to fix any cracks in the rolled up meat loaf). Roll up from the short end; seal. Transfer to a baking pan with sides. Seal any cracks that happen while transferring to dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

INDIVIDUAL TURKEY MEATLOAF AND BROCCOLI WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Place the turkey in a medium mixing bowl and make a deep well in the center by punching the meat with your fist. Fill the well with the grill seasoning, poultry seasoning, barbecue sauce, chopped veggies, ground smoked almonds (clever sub for bread crumbs, I know, plus the smoked nuts rock with the BBQ sauce), and egg yolk. Mix the meatloaf ingredients together, then score the meat with your hand into 4 equal sections. Form 4 individual oval loaves, each 1 1/ 2 inches thick. Arrange on a nonstick baking sheet and drizzle liberally with EVOO. Roast the meatloaves for 18 to 20 minutes. While they roast, work on the broccoli and Cheddar sauce.
• Trim the very end off of the broccoli stems. With a peeler or a paring knife, remove the thick, fibrous outer layer of the broccoli stems all the way up to within an inch of where the broccoli shoots off into its florets. Cut the broccoli lengthwise into large spears.
• Heat a small or medium saucepot over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter melts, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock, then the milk. Thicken for 2 minutes, then stir in the cheese and melt, 2 minutes. Season with the Tabasco and salt to taste, then turn the heat to low.
• Bring a couple of cups of water to a boil in a deep skillet. Add salt and broccoli and cook the spears for about 5 minutes in simmering water, until tender but still green. Drain and return to the pan to remain warm.
• Place a turkey meatloaf on a dinner plate. Garnish with a spoonful or two of salsa. Pile some broccoli spears alongside and top with a generous ladle of cheese sauce.

SMOKED CHEDDAR/JALAPENO RANCH MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Partially cook the bacon in an ovenproof skillet over low heat for 5 minutes.
• Do not let the bacon get hard.
• Transfer to a large bowl, add all the other ingredients, and mix very well.
• Put the mixture back into the skillet or into a standard 8-inch loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.

CHEDDAR-CHIVE MEATLOAF WITH SPICY BARBECUE GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, Cheddar, oats, carrots, chives, Worcestershire, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Stir together the barbecue sauce, honey, chipotle chile powder and vinegar in small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a bowl, combine the ground turkey breast, bread crumbs, celery, onion, salt, pepper, 2/3 CUP of the cheddar cheese, 1/2 CUP of the BBQ sauce and the egg.
• Shape into a round loaf in an ungreased shallow baking pan; Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
• Brush the meatloaf with the remaining 1/4 CUP of the BBQ sauce.
• Bake 15 more minutes; Remove from oven and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
• Let the loaf 'settle' and the cheese melt before serving.

GRILLED MEATLOAF AND CHEDDAR SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Spread one slice of bread with horsey sauce. Top with 1 slice cheese, then meatloaf, then cheese again, then second slice of bread. Butter outside of sandwich.
• 2. In skillet on medium heat grill both sides evenly until golden brown and cheese is melted.

CHEDDAR CHEESE BACON MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix well: beef, salt, pepper, egg, milk, onion, rice and 1/2 can of cheddar cheese soup.
• Add bread crumbs til firm texture.
• Put in loaf pan and pat down.
• Use rest of can of cheddar cheese soup to "frost" meat loaf.
• Lay strips of uncooked bacon across top.
• Bake at 350* for 1 hour.

BRI'S CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except shredded cheese for the top.
• Form mixture into a loaf pan.
• spread a very thin layer of ketchup on top.
• Bake at 375 for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours top with cheese, Bake until cheese melts. if the top looks too cooked cover with foil and reduce heat to 350.

MOM'S MEATLOAF W/ CHEDDAR & BEER

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil in a 10- to 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, stirring frequently, until softened and just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the stout, and simmer briskly, until almost dry, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool until warm. In a shallow dish that holds it in a single layer, soak the bread in the milk, flipping once, until soggy but not falling apart, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the coarseness and freshness of the bread. Lightly squeeze a handful of bread at a time to remove some of the milk (it should be wet but not drenched). Finely chop and add to the bowl with the vegetable mixture. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Add the beef, veal and eggs to the onion mixture. Scatter the Cheddar, rehydrated mushrooms, and parsley over the meat, and then sprinkle with the Worcestershire, 2-1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Use your hands to gently mix all the ingredients until just combined; try not to compact the mixture as you do this. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment. Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the baking pan and form into a 10x4-inch rectangular block (it becomes loaf-shaped as it cooks). Finish the meatloaf by draping it with slightly overlapping strips of bacon, tucking the ends under the loaf. Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F in the center of the meatloaf, 40 to 55 minutes. Broil the meatloaf about 6 inches from the broiler element until the bacon is brown and crisped, about 3 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board or serving platter with a large spatula and cut into 3/4- to 1-inch-thick slices.

CHEDDAR-STUFFED JALAPENO MEATLOAF WITH CHILI GLAZE

Steps:

• For the Glaze: Combine ketchup, tomato paste, water, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and chili powder in a small saucepan. Season with salt and pepper, whisk again and set aside. 2.For the Meatloaf: Heat olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until tender and translucent, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool. 3.Whisk eggs and chicken stock in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with gelatin and let rest for 5 minutes. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. 4.Add beef, pork, veal, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, tomato juice, ancho powder, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, saltines, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the cooled onion mixture. Add egg mixture and combine using hands, taking care not to over-mix. 5.Spray loaf pan with cooking spray. Pack half of the meat lightly and evenly into the loaf pan, creating a well lengthwise down the center and leaving about an inch not indented on either end. Fill well with cheddar cheese. Top with remaining half of meat mixture, pressing to seal and enclose the cheese. Spread with half of the glaze and transfer meatloaf to the oven to cook. 6.Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of loaf registers 150 to 155°F, about 55 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 20 minutes. Meanwhile, simmer the remaining glaze over medium heat until slightly thickened. Slice meat loaf and serve, passing additional sauce alongside.