Best Cheese Ribbon Meatloaf Recipes

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing 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 the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf 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.

CHEESE RIBBON MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 350°F.
• Tear bread in pieces into large mixing bowl.
• Add next 13 ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Prepare filling by combining 1 egg white, slightly beaten with 1 tbsp water.
• Lightly toss with 2 bread slices torn into tiny pieces and grated cheddar cheese.
• Pat out half the meat mixture into greased loaf pan.
• Cover meat with cheese filling and top with rest of meat.
• Spread with chili sauce.
• Bake for 1 1/2 hours.

CHEESE-STUFFED BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13X9-inch baking pan with non-stick aluminum foil. Set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Panko, dry soup mix, eggs, French fried onions, water, and ketchup. Mix well with hands.
• 3. Form into a "football" shape loaf and place in prepared baking pan.
• 4. Make a "trench" down the middle of the loaf. Place cheese sticks in the trench, breaking to fit.
• 5. Re-shape top of loaf covering cheese completely with meat.
• 6. Cover all exposed meat with bacon.
• 7. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until done and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
• 8. Garnish slices with additional French fried onions if desired and serve with your favorite barbeque sauce on the side.

DAD'S CHEESY BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine ground beef, eggs and 2 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Mix well, then add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and onion. Set mixture aside. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with bacon, widthwise. Place half of the meat mixture across the top of the bacon. Lay 3 of the 4 pieces of Cheddar cheese across the center of the meat, lengthwise. Cover the cheese with the second half of the meat mixture and mold the meat into a loaf shape. Pull the ends of the bacon up and around the loaf. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup thinly over the loaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven.
• Cut the final piece of Cheddar cheese into slices and place on top of the meat loaf. Return the meat loaf to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the meat loaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

LI'L CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk egg and milk. Stir in the cheese, oats, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 8 loaves; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard; spoon over loaves. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.