09/27/2026
Meatloaf Recipes
Loaded Mashed Potato Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Serves: 6 | Bake Time: 1 hour
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and onion soup mix, mixing gently just until everything is evenly incorporated without overworking the meat. Shape the mixture into a loaf in the prepared baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes. Carefully remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top in a thick layer, then sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon. Return the meatloaf to the oven and continue baking for about 20 minutes, or until the center of the meatloaf reaches at least 160°F (71°C), the mashed potatoes are hot, and the cheddar cheese is completely melted. Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing so it holds together, then serve each portion with plenty of the loaded mashed potato, melted cheddar, and bacon topping.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Serves: 6 | Bake Time: 1 hour
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or baking dish. Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl and add the crushed buttery crackers, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix everything together just until evenly combined, being careful not to compact or overwork the meat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and shape it into an even loaf, then bake for about 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is browned on the outside and the center reaches at least 160°F (71°C). Remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes so the juices redistribute and the loaf firms up enough to slice cleanly. Cut into thick slices and serve warm.
French Onion Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serves: 6 | Bake Time: 1 hour
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the thinly sliced onion, and cook slowly until the onion becomes very soft and deeply golden, stirring occasionally so it caramelizes without burning. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, about half of the caramelized onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing gently just until combined. Shape the mixture into a loaf in a lightly greased baking dish, pour the beef broth around the loaf, and bake for about 45–50 minutes. Carefully remove it from the oven, distribute the remaining caramelized onions over the top, and sprinkle evenly with the shredded Gruyère cheese. Return to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted and the center of the meatloaf reaches at least 160°F (71°C), for a total bake time of about 1 hour. Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serve with the melted Gruyère, caramelized onions, and savory pan juices spooned over each portion.
Cheesy Baked Parmesan Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serves: 6 | Bake Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, mixing gently until the ingredients are evenly incorporated without overworking the beef. Shape the mixture into an even loaf in the prepared dish and spread the marinara sauce evenly over the top. Bake for about 50–55 minutes, then carefully remove the meatloaf from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara-covered surface. Return it to the oven and continue baking for another 10–15 minutes, or until the mozzarella is completely melted and lightly golden and the center of the meatloaf reaches at least 160°F (71°C). Let the finished meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing so it remains juicy and holds its shape, then serve hot with the cheesy Parmesan, mozzarella, and marinara topping.
Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serves: 6 | Bake Time: 1 hour
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or baking dish. Place the ground beef in a large bowl and add the breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, yellow mustard, diced onion, salt, black pepper, about half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and about half of the crumbled cooked bacon. Gently mix until everything is evenly distributed, taking care not to overwork the beef, then shape the mixture into an even loaf in the prepared dish. Bake for about 45–50 minutes, then carefully remove the meatloaf from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the top. Return it to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted and the center of the meatloaf reaches at least 160°F (71°C), for a total bake time of about 1 hour. Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing, then serve hot with the melted cheddar and crispy bacon topping.
Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup water
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serves: 6 | Bake Time: 55 minutes
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or baking dish. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Lipton onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, water, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with clean hands or a spoon just until the ingredients are evenly incorporated, avoiding excessive mixing so the meatloaf stays tender. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and shape it into an evenly sized loaf so it cooks consistently from end to end. Bake for about 55 minutes, or until the exterior is nicely browned and the center of the meatloaf reaches at least 160°F (71°C). Remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing so the juices can redistribute and the meatloaf holds together. Slice into portions and serve hot with the flavorful onion-rich cooking juices from the baking dish spooned over the meatloaf if desired.
Recipe made by: Easy Steps Recipes
