This cheeseburger-inspired meatloaf combines tender ground beef, fresh bread crumbs, and savory spices, all rolled up with gooey cheddar cheese for a delicious twist. The fun pinwheel presentation locks in flavor and ensures cheesy goodness in every bite. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, it's the ultimate comfort food for family dinner nights or special occasions. Pair this hearty dish with your favorite vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- • 2 pounds ground beef
- • ¾ cup fresh bread crumbs
- • ½ cup minced onion
- • 2 large eggs, beaten
- • 1½ teaspoons salt
- • 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions:
- • Preheat the oven to 350º F
- • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, minced onion, beaten eggs, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to combine evenly.
- • On a piece of wax paper, pat out the meat mixture into a 14X18-inch rectangle.
- • Spread the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the meat rectangle, leaving a ¾-inch border around the edges.
- • Roll up the meat mixture jelly-roll style to enclose the cheese and form a pinwheel loaf. Press in the ends of the loaf to seal the filling.
- • Transfer the meatloaf to a 10x15-inch baking dish.
- • Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160º F.
