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Barbara's Cheese Filled Meatloaf 🥩🧀

This hearty cheese-filled meatloaf is a comfort food favorite that will keep your family coming back for more! With layers of savory meat and gooey cheese topped with a flavorful tomato sauce, every bite is a delicious surprise. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner and makes great leftovers for sandwiches or a quick lunch! Pair it with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a complete meal. 🍽️🥔

Ingredients

For the meatloaf

For the filling and topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it nice and hot while you prepare the meatloaf.

  2. Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, ground pork, 1 can of tomato sauce, beaten egg, bread crumbs, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until well-combined.

    🥄 Tip: Use your hands to mix for best results! Just be careful not to overwork the meat to keep the loaf tender.

  3. Form the Loaf: Divide the meat mixture in half and gently pack one half into a loaf pan.

  4. Add the Cheese: Lay 4 slices of cheese on top of the packed meat. Then, take the remaining meat mixture and pack it over the cheese, sealing it inside.

  5. Bake the Loaf: Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.

    🔥 Pro Tip: Check for excess fat and drain it from the pan halfway through cooking for a healthier dish!

  6. Top and Finish Baking: After 40 minutes, top your meatloaf with the remaining cheese, cut into strips, and pour the second can of tomato sauce over them. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

  7. Serve: Allow the meatloaf to rest for a few minutes before slicing so that it holds its shape. Enjoy your warm and cheesy masterpiece!

Serves: 8
Barbara Bohannon
Page: 106

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ocr Here's the text from the image: ### Cheese Filled Meatloaf **Ingredients:** - 1 lb. ground meat - ½ lb. ground pork - 2 - 8 oz. cans tomato sauce - 1 egg, beaten - ¾ cup bread crumbs - ½ cup chopped bell pepper - ½ cup chopped onion - 1 tsp. salt - ¼ tsp. pepper - ¼ tsp. thyme - 6 slices American cheese **Instructions:** 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Mix together meat, 1 can tomato sauce, eggs, bread crumbs, onions, salt, pepper and thyme. 3. Divide mixture in half; lightly pack one-half into loaf pan. 4. Arrange 4 cheese slices on top; pack remaining mixture over cheese. 5. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove excess fat. 6. Cut remaining slices of cheese into strips and arrange on top; pour remaining can of tomato sauce over cheese. 7. Bake an additional 30 minutes. **Serves:** 8 **Barbara Bohannon** **Page:** 106
llm # Barbara's Cheese Filled Meatloaf 🥩🧀 This hearty cheese-filled meatloaf is a comfort food favorite that will keep your family coming back for more! With layers of savory meat and gooey cheese topped with a flavorful tomato sauce, every bite is a delicious surprise. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner and makes great leftovers for sandwiches or a quick lunch! Pair it with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a complete meal. 🍽️🥔 ## Ingredients ### For the meatloaf - 1 lb. ground meat (beef, turkey, or your choice) - ½ lb. ground pork - 1 egg, beaten - ¾ cup bread crumbs - ½ cup chopped bell pepper - ½ cup chopped onion - 1 tsp. salt - ¼ tsp. pepper - ¼ tsp. thyme ### For the filling and topping - 6 slices American cheese - 2 - 8 oz. cans tomato sauce ## Instructions 1. **Preheat the Oven**: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it nice and hot while you prepare the meatloaf. 2. **Mix the Ingredients**: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, ground pork, 1 can of tomato sauce, beaten egg, bread crumbs, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until well-combined. > 🥄 Tip: Use your hands to mix for best results! Just be careful not to overwork the meat to keep the loaf tender. 3. **Form the Loaf**: Divide the meat mixture in half and gently pack one half into a loaf pan. 4. **Add the Cheese**: Lay 4 slices of cheese on top of the packed meat. Then, take the remaining meat mixture and pack it over the cheese, sealing it inside. 5. **Bake the Loaf**: Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. > 🔥 Pro Tip: Check for excess fat and drain it from the pan halfway through cooking for a healthier dish! 6. **Top and Finish Baking**: After 40 minutes, top your meatloaf with the remaining cheese, cut into strips, and pour the second can of tomato sauce over them. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. 7. **Serve**: Allow the meatloaf to rest for a few minutes before slicing so that it holds its shape. Enjoy your warm and cheesy masterpiece! **Serves:** 8 **Barbara Bohannon** **Page:** 106 ## Variations - **Spicy Kick**: Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture for a spicy version! 🌶️ - **Vegetable Boost**: Sneak in some finely grated carrots or zucchini into the mixture for added moisture and nutrition. - **Different Cheeses**: Swap American cheese for mozzarella or cheddar for a different flavor profile! - **Low-carb version**: Substitute bread crumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour for a keto-friendly option. Get ready to enjoy a delicious, comforting meal that is sure to impress!
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