Description
Paula Deen’s Cheeseburger Meatloaf blends classic comfort with bold flavors from classic American diner cuisine. Juicy ground beef mingles with sharp cheddar and zesty seasonings, creating a hearty meal that satisfies deep cravings for home-style cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Paula Deen’s Seasoned Salt
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 8 slices white bread
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed buttery crackers
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 (10 ¾-ounce / 305 grams) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ soup-can measure of milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 180°C / 350°F, ensuring an ideal cooking environment for the meatloaf.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate ground beef with Paula Deen’s House Seasoning, seasoned salt, finely diced onion, vibrant bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, crushed crackers, tangy sour cream, and robust Worcestershire sauce. Thoroughly integrate ingredients using clean hands, creating a uniform mixture.
- Carefully mold the meat combination into a symmetrical loaf approximately 20cm x 8cm / 8 x 3 inches, ensuring consistent density throughout.
- Construct a protective base by layering white bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet, then delicately position the prepared meatloaf atop this edible foundation.
- Transfer the meatloaf to the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 45 minutes to 1 hour until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior. Once cooked, extract from oven and discard the underlying bread slices.
- Simultaneously craft a luxurious sauce by gently warming condensed soup and milk in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. Gradually incorporate cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until achieving a smooth, completely melted consistency.
- Slice the meatloaf with precision, plate with the velvety warm sauce, and optionally embellish with finely chopped onions and fresh parsley. Present additional sauce separately for diners to customize their serving.
Notes
- Gently fold ingredients to keep the meat tender and prevent a tough, compact texture.
- Select fresh white bread slices that absorb excess grease and create a non-stick base for perfect meatloaf presentation.
- Dice onions and bell peppers into tiny pieces to ensure even cooking and seamless integration throughout the meat mixture.
- Allow the meatloaf to settle after baking, giving it time to reabsorb juices and maintain a succulent, cohesive structure.
- Slowly incorporate cheese into the sauce over low heat, creating a silky smooth consistency without unwanted clumping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg