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A close-up of a sliced meatloaf filled with melted cheese, topped with a glossy red glaze, with cheese oozing out from the center. The meatloaf sits on a white dish in a kitchen setting.
Melissa Jo

Cheese-Stuffed Ritz Cracker Meatloaf

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This Cheese-Stuffed Ritz Cracker Meatloaf is everything a classic meatloaf should be — tender, juicy, flavorful, and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. The crushed Ritz crackers keep the texture perfectly soft while the hidden layer of melted cheese in the center makes every slice extra special. It's the kind of comforting family dinner that earns a permanent spot in your recipe box.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
For the Cheese Center

Method
 

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    Mix the base.
    1. In a large mixing bowl, add the whisked eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, ketchup, onion, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, crushed Ritz crackers, garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder.
    Add the beef.
    1. Add the ground beef and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
    Prep the dish.
    1. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
    Form the bottom layer.
    1. Place half of the meat mixture into the baking dish and shape it into a loaf.
    Add the cheese center.
    1. Sprinkle the shredded cheese down the center of the loaf, leaving space around the edges so the cheese stays tucked inside.
    Cover with the top layer.
    1. Top with the remaining meat mixture and carefully shape it into a loaf, completely covering the cheese.
    Make the glaze.
    1. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
    Glaze the loaf.
    1. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
    Bake.
    1. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
    Rest and serve.
    1. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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