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Cheeseburger Meat Loaf Recipe

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I created this meat loaf one day when I wanted to make cheeseburgers—my husband's favorite—but it was too chilly to grill outside. I've served it numerous times since then, and it never fails to get rave reviews. Even your most finicky eater will enjoy this oven-baked main dish. And you'll appreciate the price—just 51¢ a serving. —Paula Sullivan Barker, New York

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Cheeseburger Meat Loaf Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

20 50 70

Ingredients

1/2 cup ketchup, divided
1 egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons dill pickle relish
6 slices process American cheese

Directions

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup ketchup, egg, bread crumbs and onion powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. On a large piece of waxed paper, pat beef mixture into a 10-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Spread remaining ketchup over meat to within 1/2 in. of long sides and 1-1/2 in. of short sides. Top with mustard and relish.
Place four cheese slices on top; set remaining cheese aside. Roll up loaf, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and pulling away waxed paper while rolling. Seal seams and ends well. Place loaf, seam side down, in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Cut the reserved cheese slices in half diagonally; place on top of loaf. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Cheeseburger Meat Loaf in Quick Cooking May/June 2001, p29

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Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2013 by charlottesumtimz

Yum! I'll have to try both the Worcestershire and the french fried onions.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2013 by charlottesumtimz

This recipe is delicious!! In place of onion powder, I use about 2 tablespoons of grated onion (makes the loaf even juicier!), and whatever kind of shredded cheese I have, on the top. My kid like this with ketchup on the side, and any kind of potatoes :)

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2013 by Ashaline

One of my favorite dinners to make! I make it with the cheese potato puff recipe. Very yummy!

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2012 by rosomalley

Followed another reviewer's suggestion and used the french fried onions on top. It was delicious and a big hit with my husband, he loved it!

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by tlbotr

My boys do not like meatloaf. This recipe is an exception. My son Christopher (12) has made this a few times.

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2011 by janey1181

FANTASTIC! This is our new way to make meatloaf! It's such a pleasant change from regular boring meatloaf for our family. The cheeseburger flavor is right on, yet subtle enough to not be overwhelming. I stay very close to original recipe, except I increase the beef to 1.5 lbs so it fills the pan better and gives us more leftovers! The men in our family LOVE and request this often. We highly recommend!

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2011 by Springscook

Very delicious. I will definitely make this again. Hubby loved it!

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2011 by segriffin

I can never make a flavorful meatloaf and this definitely was..i added a table spoon of worsteshire sauce, a teaspoon of oregano and i pulled it out 10 minutes early and topped with french fried onions instead of the cheese topping and put it back in for the remaining time..the crunchy topping worked really well..it was great!

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by NeskoAE

Delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by agnes24

We loved this and I am not a fan of meatloaf. Tastes like a cheeseburger to me. I will make it again since hubby always wants meatloaf and it's like a compromise to me.

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