✨ Introduction
This cheesy meatloaf 🍖 is juicy, flavorful, and topped with melted cheese 🧀 and tomato glaze 🍅. It’s a hearty comfort dish perfect for family dinners, ftour, or weekend gatherings 🎉.
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍖 500g ground beef
- 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 🌶️ ½ bell pepper, finely chopped
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🌾 ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 🧀 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🍅 ½ cup tomato sauce
- 🧈 1 tablespoon oil or butter
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- 🥣 In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, half the cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 🍖 Shape into a loaf and place in pan. Spread tomato sauce over the top.
- 🔥 Bake for 30 minutes. Remove and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- 🔥 Return to oven and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- ❄️ Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley.
🔄 Methods
- Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef 🦃🐔.
- Add chopped olives or mushrooms for extra flavor 🍄.
- Top with barbecue sauce or spicy harissa instead of tomato 🍯🌶️.
- Make mini meatloaves in muffin tins for individual servings 🎁.
📚 History
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food in Western kitchens 🇺🇸, often served with mashed potatoes or vegetables. Moroccan cooks 🇲🇦 love adding spices, cheese, and herbs to make it their own.
💪 Benefits
- 🍖 Protein from beef and egg
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
- 🧅 Fiber and vitamins from vegetables
- 🌾 Energy from breadcrumbs
🎨 Formation
Serve sliced with fresh tomatoes or salad on the side 🍅🥗. Ideal for ftour, family meals, or cozy dinners 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Cheesy Meatloaf is rich, savory, and satisfying—a golden slice of comfort with every bite! 🍖🧀🍅✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Meat lovers
- 🧀 Cheese fans
- 🎉 Dinner hosts
- 🍽️ Comfort food seekers