Ingredients

• 1/2 cup crushed saltines or bread crumbs if you don’t have the saltines around
• 2 pounds ground meat (beef, sausage, turkey or a mix)
• 1 egg
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup ketchup (or BBQ sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• cheese 4 swiss cheese slices and shredded 1/4 cup colby & 1/4 cup monterey jack
• some ketchup (or BBQ sauce) for the top

How To Make Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together meats, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. Don’t over mix, just mix with your hands until everything is combined well.
Split meat mixture in half.
Place half in the pan. Layer with the cheese slices and the shredded cheese
Top with second half of the meat mixture, then go around the edges and make sure you seal the meatloaf to keep the cheese inside.
Pour ketchup (or BBQ sauce) over the top and then bake for about 60 minutes or until meat is done

Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the classic comfort of meatloaf with gooey melted cheese for a delicious twist. To prepare this mouthwatering meatloaf, a mixture of ground meat, crushed saltines or bread crumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup is gently combined. Care is taken not to overmix the ingredients, ensuring a tender and juicy meatloaf.

The meat mixture is then divided in half and layered in a loaf pan, creating a pocket for the cheese filling. Swiss cheese slices and a blend of shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese are placed between the meat layers, adding a creamy and melty center to each slice of meatloaf.

Once assembled, the meatloaf is sealed around the edges to keep the cheese inside and topped with a generous drizzle of ketchup or BBQ sauce for added flavor and moisture. The loaf pan is then baked in a preheated oven until the meat is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

The result is a mouthwatering Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve slices of meatloaf alongside mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a crisp green salad for a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. Enjoy the rich flavors and comforting texture of this delicious cheese-stuffed twist on a classic favorite.