Description
A comforting meatloaf casserole combined with gooey cheese and marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the ground beef, cheese, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and shape it into a loaf.
- Pour marinara sauce over the top for extra flavor, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, let the casserole rest after baking to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: meatloaf, casserole, family dinner, cheesy, comfort food