Classic American Meatloaf
This classic meatloaf combines juicy ground beef with oats, onions, and a delightful mix of seasonings, topped with melted Cheddar cheese and ketchup for a dish that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Meatloaf Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 onion diced
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup ketchup (plus 2 tablespoons for topping)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, quick oats, diced onion, milk, eggs, ¼ cup ketchup, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, dried basil, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Form the mixture into a loaf shape and position it in a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 to 1¼ hours or until it feels firm and is no longer pink in the center, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- After cooking, remove the loaf from the oven and spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of ketchup on top. Arrange the halved Cheddar cheese slices over the loaf.
- Return the meatloaf to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.