Meatloaf Squared
Elevate your comfort food game with "Meatloaf Squared," a hearty and indulgent twist on the classic meatloaf recipe. This two-layer masterpiece combines seasoned ground beef and pork with rich cheddar cheese nestled between the layers for an irresistible cheesy surprise. Each bite is enhanced by a sweet and tangy glaze made from brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard, baked to caramelized perfection. The square shape, achieved using a 9x9-inch baking dish, makes slicing and serving a breeze, perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Packed with savory flavors from Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and parsley, this recipe is a satisfying and flavorful crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and an hour of baking, this meatloaf puts a modern, cheesy spin on a beloved classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cups ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cups yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9 inch square baking dish or pan and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soak.
Add the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, diced onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the soaked breadcrumbs.
Using clean hands or a sturdy spatula, mix everything together until well combined, but do not over-mix to avoid a dense meatloaf.
Place half of the meat mixture into the prepared square baking dish. Flatten it out evenly to create the base layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add the remaining meat mixture on top of the cheese, pressing lightly to seal the edges and create a second layer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, and mustard to make the glaze.
Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 262.2 g | 336% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.7 g | 558% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1350 mg | 450% | |
| Sodium | 6235 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.8 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 272.9 g | 546% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1294 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 2896 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
