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Best Meatloaf Recipe

Last Updated June 28, 2019. Published October 1, 2017 By Rosemary 18 Comments

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Best Meatloaf Recipe, and that is exactly what it is, made with lean ground beef, chopped peppers, onions, spices and what makes it even more delicious? Your favourite cheese baked and melted right in this Amazing Best Meatloaf.

Best Meatloaf, the only meatloaf recipe you need. So delicious, tasty & cheesy. perfect out of the oven or sliced cold in sandwiches. #meatloaf #dinner #cheese #ground beefBest Meatloaf

this was my Mom’s recipe and this is what she called it, and I am standing behind it 100%. To tell you the truth I have never eaten any other Meatloaf but this one.

Which will make some people say,  “then how can you say this is the best if you haven’t tried any other”? Yeah I know, you have a point. But to tell the truth I haven’t found one that makes my mouth water like this one!

When you eat something and it is so good,  you know there can’t be anything better! Especially when you add some cheese.

2 photos of best meatloaf before baked, first layer with cheese and 2nd with meat mixture on top

I can remember coming home from school and I was so happy to find and smell that amazing aroma drifting all through the house from the kitchen. It was Best Meatloaf night!

It was always one of the best and yummiest dinners ever, especially when my Mom served her meatloaf with Roasted Potatoes.

So of course I also do it this way to this day. It is so nice to have memories like this to share with your kids and what better way than with a delicious recipe made by your Mom.

I must say not just with my family but quite a few times my Italian friends have asked if I could serve this Best Meatloaf when we get together. That amazing smell gets them every time.

upclose photo of a slice of best meatloaf

Best meatloaf isn’t one of those Fast Meals that are made and cooked in 30 minutes, on the table in no time. But it is very easy and it does come together in 10 minutes and only an hour to bake.

The last 10 minutes of baking I top it with the remaining shredded cheese. All that melty cheese! 

And trust me it will be well worth it. One of those perfect Comfort Weekend Meals. Or even weekday when you have the time.

 Easy Best Meatloaf Recipe

best meatloaf baked with melted cheese on top

But wait I’m not done yet, this dish just keeps on getting better. You are going to love this Easy Meatloaf right out of the oven, hot and cheesy.

And if by chance you have leftovers (sometimes it is difficult to leave any on the serving plate)!

Refrigerate the leftovers and then the next day slice it up and make a sandwich with some tasty bakery bread and you will certainly agree that you just ate one of the best sandwiches ever!

Oh and don’t forget to put some ketchup on that sandwich, now that’s perfection! Buon Appetito!

best meatloaf just baked with a slice cut

best meatloaf just baked with a slice cut
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Best Meatloaf

Best Meatloaf, the only meatloaf recipe you need. So delicious and tasty. perfect out of the oven or sliced cold in sandwiches.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 353kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 medium bay leaf crushed
  • dash of marjoram and thyme
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (firm mozzarella, cheddar, swiss, gouda your choice)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pre- heat oven to 350° (180° celsius)
  • Combine all the ingredients together, combine well. Add half the meat mixture into a shallow lightly greased baking dish, top with 1/2 the shredded cheese, then top with the other half of meat mixture. Bake approximately 1 hour. After the 45-50 minutes baking time, remove from oven and top with the remaining shredded cheese, return to oven to finish baking. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 449mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 3.7mg
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Republished from February 26, 2015.

 

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    1. Lo says

      April 11, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this, delicious!! Thanks for another great recipe Rosemary…

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 11, 2020 at 8:59 pm

        Thanks Lo, glad you liked it. Take care.

        Reply
    2. Alisha Ross says

      January 8, 2020 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      it’s such a complete “brain save” for me. I literally do nothing.The texture ends up being a tad different, but not enough that my family has ever noticed. 🙂 The kids love having it cooked in baggies too because I will keep some in the fridge and it makes them much more apt to cook up something on their own. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        January 8, 2020 at 3:49 pm

        Hi Alisha, thanks so much, glad you like it. What a great idea, I love when kids cook.

        Reply
    3. Carmen says

      March 19, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Hello from Mexico
      I’ve done this recipe several times, my two sons love it, just to comment, as they don’t like Ketchup, I use BBQ and it taste wonderful!
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        March 20, 2019 at 3:07 pm

        Hi Carmen, thanks so much, so glad they enjoy it. And good idea with the bbq sauce.

        Reply
    4. Mon says

      April 13, 2016 at 1:00 am

      Can you freeze this meatloaf? Before you bake or after???

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 13, 2016 at 8:37 am

        Hi Mon, you can do it either way, just wrap the meatloaf really well so it doesn’t get freezer burn, and when ready to cook or eat defrost completely in the refrigerator. Hope that helps.

        Reply
    5. charlene says

      April 12, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      Hi Rose,
      Love this recipe! Could you please tell me what kind of crackers you use. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 12, 2016 at 9:14 pm

        Hi Charlene, I used just regular saltine crackers. Let me know how you like it.

        Reply
    6. Ed Wyllis says

      March 17, 2015 at 1:41 am

      This looks wonderful. Your ingredients don’t list a type of cheese, can you tell me what cheese you used?

      Reply
      • Rose says

        March 17, 2015 at 12:36 pm

        Hi Ed, I actually used a very mild kraft slice cheese. My mother always used a mild cheddar but that is difficult to find here in Italy. So I leave it up to you, mild or medium would work well, just cut thin slices. Thanks.

        Reply
    7. Wendi Spraker says

      March 1, 2015 at 1:38 am

      5 stars
      Rose – that really does look delicious! I think I will try it too! My mom always made hers with a ketchup top – but I think I like the idea of cheese better! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rose says

        March 1, 2015 at 8:45 pm

        Hi Wendi, thanks, we really like this meatloaf, hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    8. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      February 26, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      On Yum!! I don’t know why we don’t make meat loaf more often. I used to all the time when the kids were home and I really enjoyed it. Your recipe sounds excellent. I will definitely try it — perhaps a mini-loaf since there is only the two of us.
      Buona sera! Grazie per la ricetta.

      Reply
      • Rose says

        February 27, 2015 at 9:46 pm

        Hi Marisa, thanks, sure why not a mini loaf, enjoy! Have a great weekend.

        Reply
    9. Karen says

      February 26, 2015 at 5:13 pm

      I make all kinds of different meatloaves but I’ve never made one with cheese. I can’t wait to try your and your mother’s version…it sounds great.

      Reply
      • Rose says

        February 27, 2015 at 9:45 pm

        Hi Karen, I hope you give it a try and let me know how you like it. Have a great weekend.

        Reply

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