Cheeseburger Meatloaf

This delicious cheesy meatloaf is a great way to sneak extra veggies and more protein into your family's meals. It's so savory, tender, and delicious that they won't even know how good it is for them!

This one is a family favorite! I basically make it every week. You can hide veggies in it, so I add carrots and onions. The pickles were added per the request of my 4-year-old, and we never looked back. The real secret sauce is a layer of cheese in the middle, something really melty, like Gouda or Havarti. You will love this one! Serve it up with ketchup and mustard, and it’s just like a delicious cheeseburger.

Serves 6

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Ingredients

2 lb grass-fed ground beef (we use Butcher Box meat)
1 small onion diced
1 cup chopped pickles (make them pieces)
1 large carrot (grated into shreds so it hides well)
Cheese for the middle – we love havarti or gouda, cut into slices. Enough to layer the length of the meatloaf
3/4 cup uncooked organic quick oats
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
2 tbsp Worcestershire
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp garlic powder (or you can use fresh minced)
1 cup organic, sugar-free ketchup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the cheese and ketchup. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to meld the flavors together.
Line a loaf pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the meat mixture to the pan with your hands. Use half of the mixture, layer on the cheese, then top with the rest of the meat.
Spread the ketchup over the loaf and bake for 45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove the meatloaf from the pan and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into it. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing/Freezing:

Storing: To keep leftover meatloaf on hand for up to a week, keep it stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Freezing: To freeze the meatloaf, first allow it to cool down completely first. Next, wrap the meatloaf tightly in plastic wrap and then with foil. It will last for up to 3 months.