✨ Introduction
This juicy meatloaf 🥩 is packed with flavor, baked to perfection, and topped with golden melted cheese 🧀. Surrounded by caramelized onions and savory juices, it’s the ultimate comfort dish for family dinners or festive meals! 😋
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g ground beef
- 🧅 1 onion, finely chopped (plus extra slices for baking)
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍞 ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🧂 Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
- 🧀 1½ cups shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 🛢️ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🌿 Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 🥣 In a bowl, mix ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings.
- 🥄 Shape into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish. Scatter sliced onions around the meatloaf.
- 🧀 Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with shredded cheese.
- 🔥 Return to oven and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- 🌿 Garnish with parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or salad.
🔄 Methods
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version 🐔.
- Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra texture 🌶️🍄.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes or harissa 🌶️.
- Serve with rice, couscous, or roasted veggies 🍚🥦.
📚 History
Meatloaf is a classic dish in American and European kitchens 🇺🇸🇩🇪, often served at family tables. This cheesy version adds Moroccan flair with bold seasoning 🇲🇦.
💪 Benefits
- 🥩 Protein from beef
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
- 🧄 Antioxidants from garlic and onion
- 🍞 Energy from breadcrumbs
🎨 Formation
Serve sliced on a platter with melted cheese and onion gravy. Pair with creamy mashed potatoes 🥔 or fresh greens 🥗 for a complete meal.
✅ Conclusion
Cheesy Baked Meatloaf is rich, savory, and satisfying—a golden centerpiece that brings warmth to any table! 🥩🧀🔥
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Comfort food fans
- 🥩 Meat lovers
- 🧀 Cheese enthusiasts
- 🎉 Dinner hosts