Description
A comforting family favorite meatloaf made with ground beef, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred for juiciness)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped (or chicken strips for an alternative)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced and sautéed
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking pan.
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then sauté the mushrooms in the bacon fat.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, garlic, and eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in half of the Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms into the meat mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan, topping with the remaining cheese, mushrooms, and turkey bacon.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Customize with other meats, cheeses, or vegetables. Ensure to let the meatloaf rest before slicing for optimal moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: meatloaf, ground beef, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe