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    Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe

    Published: Sep 3, 2019 · Modified: Jul 18, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    With school starting up again, our schedules have become a little more crazy. I often spend my afternoons driving kids to and from after school activities. This gives me less time to make home cooked meals for my family. Since eating dinner together is something that is important to me, I like to make dinners that are easy to put together that the whole family will love. This cheeseburger meatloaf is one recipe that I go back to again and again. While it looks more fancy than your traditional meatloaf, this Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe is simple to prepare. It is one my favorite recipes. Be sure to also check out our Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders. I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #LaurasLean campaign, sponsored by Laura’s Lean. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own.

    #ad This Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. Super tasty and cheesy! It is easy to make with Laura's Lean Ground Beef. @LaurasLean #LaurasLean #NVREVR #noantibiotics #noaddedhormones #allnatural
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    • Why this cheeseburger meatloaf recipe is awesome
    • Ingredients for cheese meatloaf
    • How to make cheeseburger meatloaf
    • Ingredients for glaze
    • 📖 Recipe
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    Why this cheeseburger meatloaf recipe is awesome

    If you have ever made a meatloaf before, then you know the key to a good meatloaf is using quality beef. Laura’s Lean 92% Ground Beef is just that. Laura’s Lean is a premium, better-for-you beef and comes in 92% ground beef, 96% ground beef and 92% beef patties. It is available at retail stores nationwide.

    Unlike most other "natural" beef, Laura’s Lean product is a “Never Ever” offering, which means that the protein is sourced from suppliers that raise their cattle without ever using added hormones or antibiotics and are always vegetarian fed. It is beef that you feel good feeding your family.

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    Ingredients for cheese meatloaf

    • 92% Laura’s Lean Ground Beef
    • breadcrumbs
    • eggs
    • chopped red onions
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • garlic powder
    • salt
    • pepper
    • shredded cheddar cheese

    To make this tasty cheeseburger meatloaf recipe you will start with 2 pounds of  92% Laura’s Lean Ground Beef. Using Laura's Lean is what really helps take this meatloaf to the next level. If you have ever made a meatloaf and ended up with a greasy bottom of the pan, you'll appreciate that all products carrying Laura’s Lean claim must meet strict USDA standards to qualify as lean.

    beef, cheese, onions, eggs #ad @LaurasLean #LaurasLean #NVREVR #noantibiotics #noaddedhormones #allnatural

    Each 4oz serving of Laura’s Lean must contain less than 10g of fat, 4.5g or less of saturated fat and less than 95mg of cholesterol per 100g serving. Since 92% Laura’s Lean Ground Beef is so lean, your meat is not left to cook in its own grease. You might think this would result in a dry meatloaf, but that is not the case at all.

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    How to make cheeseburger meatloaf

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place your 92% Laura’s Lean Ground Beef in a large bowl and add in breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

    making cheesy meatloaf

    Now it is time to mix all the ingredients together. The best way to do this is to just get your hands dirty and dig into the meat mixture. But my daughter wanted to help with dinner, and she didn't want to stick her hands in the bowl, so we were able to stir it with a spatula. It worked fine, but took a little longer than if I had just mixed it by hand.

    how to make cheeseburger meatloaf

    Once the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed, it is time to place them in a loaf pan.

    meatloaf mix in a bowl

    Divide your mixture in half and pat half into the loaf pan.

    uncooked meatloaf in a pan

    Cover the beef mixture with your shredded cheese. You can use cheddar, but I like the flavor of a cheddar/colby mix. Take care to avoid placing cheese on the edges of the meatloaf.

    adding cheese to meatloaf

    Add the remainder of the beef mixture to the top of the meatloaf, making sure to cover the cheese. If any of the cheese has drifted off to the sides of the pan, you can move it back toward the middle before covering it with the beef. You will want to create a seal around the edges with the beef so the cheese doesn't come out.

    When you are done, you shouldn't see any of the cheese.

    uncooked meatloaf in a loaf pan

    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes and remove from the oven to put on the glaze.

    cooked cheeseburger meatloaf

    Ingredients for glaze

    • mustard
    • ketchup
    • brown sugar

    To make the mustard glaze for the meatloaf, you will need 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of mustard and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Mix together and brush the meatloaf with the glaze. Place the meatloaf back into the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until the beef reaches a temperature of 160 degrees with a meat thermometer.

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    When the cooking time has ended, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it sit for 15 minutes. This will keep the cheese and juices from spilling out of the meatloaf when you slice it.

    Cheeseburger meatloaf recipe

    You can really customize this cheeseburger meatloaf. You can top it with BBQ sauce, or add some chopped peppers or bacon bits to the meat. As long as you start with 92% Laura’s Lean Ground Beef, you really can't go wrong. Laura’s Lean 96% Ground Beef is certified through the American Heart Association heart check program and meets USDA standards for “Extra Lean”.

    woman holding meatloaf in a pan

    Even after letting the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing, when you do cut it the cheese will remain melted and gooey.

    cheeseburger meatloaf

    I served this cheesy meatloaf with some creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli, but it goes wonderfully with fries as well. Add a side of bread and butter pickles and you have recreated your favorite restaurant burger taste!

    slice of cheeseburger meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccoli

    This easy cheeseburger meatloaf recipe really takes the stress out of dinnertime!

    slice of cheeseburger meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccoli

    Laura’s Lean 92% ground beef is the smart choice when grocery shopping. So add it to your shopping list and visit retail stores nationwide and trade up to Laura's Lean to enjoy the balance of taste and nutrition for your family.

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    Cheeseburger Casserole

    This Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. Super tasty and cheesy!



    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 398kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    For meatloaf

    • 2 lbs Laura's Lean 92% ground beef
    • ¾ cup bread crumbs
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • ½ cup chopped onions
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 cups shredded cheddar
    • 2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    For Glaze

    • 2 tbs ketchup
    • 1 tbs mustard
    • 1 tbs brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Place 92% Laura’s Lean Ground Beef in a large bowl, and add in
      breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and
      pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
    • Divide your mixture in half and pat half into a loaf pan.
    • Cover the beef mixture with your shredded cheese. Avoid placing cheese on the edges of the meatloaf.
    • Add the remainder of the beef mixture to the top of the meatloaf,
      making sure to cover the cheese. If any of the cheese has drifted off to
      the sides of the pan, you can move it back toward the middle before
      covering it with the beef. You will want to create a seal around the
      edges with the beef so the cheese doesn't come out.
    • Bake for 40 minutes and remove from the oven to put on the glaze.
    • To make the glaze for the meatloaf, mix together 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of mustard and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
    • Brush the meatloaf with the glaze. Place the meatloaf back into the
      oven for another 10-15 minutes or until the beef reaches a temperature
      of 160 degrees.
    • When the cooking time has ended, remove the meatloaf from the oven
      and let it sit for 15 minutes. This will keep the cheese from spilling
      out of the meatloaf when you slice it.

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    Notes

    You can store this meatloaf in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 4mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    What kind of cheese do you use in this meatloaf?

    I used shredded medium cheddar cheese. Sharp cheddar cheese will work as well depending on your tastes. You can try mozzarella cheese as well.

    What do you serve with meatloaf?

    I love to serve this cheesy meatloaf with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Cauliflower Recipe or this Garlic Fries Recipe.

    How do you store meatloaf?

    You can store this meatloaf in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jessica Helm

      March 17, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      Smells amazing!!!! Easy to make, and super tasty!!! ❤️

    2. Vicky

      September 03, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      The ground beef is so tasty, making for a wonderful meatloaf!

    3. Vicky

      September 03, 2019 at 11:59 am

      I often have all the ingredients on hand which makes it super easy. Thanks for stopping by Alison!

    4. Vicky

      September 03, 2019 at 11:59 am

      Thank you Beth! It is a very kid friendly recipe.

    5. Vicky

      September 03, 2019 at 11:58 am

      It has become a staple in our family that the kids ask for all the time.

    6. Vicky

      September 03, 2019 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      It really is! It is a great combo that works.

    7. Beth Neels

      September 03, 2019 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      This is such a fun idea! My kids are going to gobble this one up!!

    8. Alison

      September 03, 2019 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      This is an easy and fun recipe to make with the kids and have on a busy school night.

    9. Tara

      September 03, 2019 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      Such a great, easy meal! The flavors sound incredible and I love that cheese in the center!

    10. Beth Pierce

      September 03, 2019 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      Easily a new family favorite recipe in our home! Can't wait to make this again later this week!

    11. Cindy Gordon

      September 03, 2019 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is all about mixing comfort foods! The cheeseburger with meatloaf! What a yummy idea!

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