All-American Meatloaf

I discovered this All-American meatloaf recipe when I was pregnant with my first child. This is the only version my family allows me to make still. It can be frozen ahead.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 344 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix ground beef, quick oats, onion, milk, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, parsley, garlic, salt, basil, and black pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; pat the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven until firm and no longer pink inside, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 4

Remove from oven, spread 2 tablespoons ketchup over loaf, and top with Cheddar cheese slices; return to oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.