Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together 2 pounds of ground beef, 2 eggs, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a lightly greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup ketchup, ¼ cup milk, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ finely chopped onion, and 1 minced garlic clove.
- Combine with the meatloaf and cover with this.
- Pour the ketchup mixture evenly over the meatloaf.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat—it can make the loaf dense.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (160°F is ideal).
- For extra cheesy goodness, mix some cheese into the meat as well as on top.
- Let the meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Swap cheddar with pepper jack for a spicy twist!
