Description
A delicious Garlic Parmesan Meatloaf that combines rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan into a hearty mixture, perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or mix with pork/turkey)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional glaze: garlic butter or marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, milk, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix gently until everything is just combined—don’t overmix, or your meatloaf might turn out tough!
- Shape Loaf: You can either transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined loaf pan or shape it freehand into a loaf on a baking sheet. Just make sure it holds its shape and isn’t too flat!
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the loaf in the oven. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Optional Glaze: If you want to jazz things up a bit, brush the top with garlic butter or marinara sauce during the last 10 minutes of baking. This gives the meatloaf a beautiful glaze and extra flavor!
- Rest & Slice: Once done, take the meatloaf out and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This step is crucial to retain all that juiciness. Trust me; your patience will pay off!
Notes
Mix just until combined to keep the meatloaf tender. Invest in a meat thermometer to ensure perfect cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: meatloaf, comfort food, garlic, Parmesan, easy dinner