Cheesy Tunnel Meat Loaf Food

CHEESY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl combine the beef, pork, soup mix, eggs, bread crumbs, pepper and water. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Mix well and spread half of mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over meat loaf mixture. Top with remaining half of meat loaf mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

CHEESE-STUFFED MINI MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, stir bread crumbs and 1 cup of the cooking sauce until well mixed; let stand 5 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, cut twelve 1/2-inch pieces from cheese sticks (store remaining portion of cheese stick for another use). Set aside. Add beef, egg, green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture until well mixed.
• 3. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide beef mixture evenly among cups (cups will be very full). Push 1 piece of cheese into center of each loaf. Place muffin pan on cookie sheet to catch any spillover. Bake about 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of loaves in middle of muffin pan reads 160 degrees F (outer loaves will be done sooner).
• 4. Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce until hot. Immediately remove loaves from muffin pan; spoon heated sauce over loaves.
• *Regular mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, can be substituted.

CHEESY DIJON-BALSAMIC SHEET PAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
• Mix together the breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, eggs, 1/4 cup of the French Style Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette and 1/4 cup of the ketchup in a large bowl. Set aside until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the liquid, about 3 minutes.
• Add the meatloaf mix, garlic, onion, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the bowl and mix until well combined (take care not to overmix). Transfer the mixture to an 18-by-13-inch sheet pan and press into an even layer covering the entire surface.
• Whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup French Style Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette and 1/4 cup ketchup in a small bowl. Brush the meatloaf with the sauce.
• Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes, then turn the oven to broil. Scatter the cheese over the top and broil, turning the pan periodically for even browning, until the top is caramelized and dark in spots and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

DAD'S CHEESY BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine ground beef, eggs and 2 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Mix well, then add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and onion. Set mixture aside. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with bacon, widthwise. Place half of the meat mixture across the top of the bacon. Lay 3 of the 4 pieces of Cheddar cheese across the center of the meat, lengthwise. Cover the cheese with the second half of the meat mixture and mold the meat into a loaf shape. Pull the ends of the bacon up and around the loaf. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup thinly over the loaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven.
• Cut the final piece of Cheddar cheese into slices and place on top of the meat loaf. Return the meat loaf to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the meat loaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat 350 degrees.
• Combine meat, soup mix, oats, eggs, water, and ketchup with large mixer on low.
• Slowly add cheese until well-blended.
• Shape into loaf.
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• Add ketchup and sprinkle more cheese on top of loaf, if desired.
• Cook 10 more minutes.
• Let set 10 minutes before slicing.

MARVELOUS CHEESY MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart oblong slow cooker with vegetable cooking spray.
• Make foil handles in slow cooker.
• Combine beef, eggs, chili sauce, and breadcrumbs and mix well.
• With your hands, shape half of the beef mixture into flat loaf and place in bottom of slow cooker sprayed with vegetable cooking spray.
• Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over meat loaf and press into meat.
• Form remaining meat mixture in the same shape as the first layer and place over cheese.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle remaining cheese over loaf and leave in cooker until cheese melts.
• Carefully remove loaf with foil handles and place on serving plate.

CHEESY TUNNEL MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Put instant stuffing with seasoning in food processor and chop. Be sure not to blend to a powder as this is the substance that will hold the meatloaf together. If you do not have a food processor you can put stuffing mix directly with hamburger.
• Add stuffing mix, hamburger, mustard, and eggs. Mix well.
• Take half of the mixture and put into loaf pan.
• Make a well in the middle of the hamburger mixture previously put into the loaf pan.
• place string cheese in the well.
• Add the rest of the meatloaf mixture in the pan. Then add topping (ketchup or barbecue sauce)
• Cook at 350 for one hour.
• Let meatloaf cool and set for 10 minutes. Cut and serve.

CHEESE-TOPPED MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the egg, 2 tablespoons picante sauce, oats, onion, chili powder and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two 4x2-in. loaves. , Place in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. , Place the remaining picante sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Pour over meat loaves. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted.