Best 8 Cheddar Topped Barbecue Meat Loaf Recipes

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Looking for a mouthwatering, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal? Look no further than cheddar-topped barbecue meatloaf! This classic comfort food combines the smoky flavor of barbecue sauce with the rich, cheesy goodness of cheddar cheese, all wrapped up in a juicy, tender meatloaf. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or hosting a casual get-together, this dish is sure to be a hit. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate cheddar-topped barbecue meatloaf, providing tips and tricks to ensure perfect results every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEDDAR-TOPPED BARBECUE MEAT LOAF



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My family loves the bold barbecue flavor of this tender meat loaf. I love that it's such an easy recipe to prepare in the slow cooker. -David Snodgrass, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 large green or sweet red pepper, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut three 18x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine eggs, oats, chopped pepper, onion, soup mix, garlic, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 7-in. round loaf. Place loaf in center of strips in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°., In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue seasoning and mustard; pour over meat loaf and sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 1358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHEDDAR MEATLOAF AND TANGY SAUCE



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This cheddar meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food. The loaf is made with the addition of shredded cheese and a simple barbecue sauce topping.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or Creole mustard)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder (divided)
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (2 to 3 slices of bread, finely ground)
1 1/2 cups/6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Lightly grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large cup or small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of the chili powder. Mix until well blended.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and pork, chopped onion, bread crumbs , cheese, egg, salt, pepper, the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder , and 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture.
  • Shape the meat mixture into a large loaf in the baking pan and make a long indentation down the center. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the ketchup mixture into the indentation.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • Brush the loaf generously with the remaining ketchup mixture and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer.
  • The minimum safe temperature for ground meat is 160 F/71.1 C. For ground poultry, the minimum safe temperature is 165 F/73.9 C.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 311 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 995 mg, Fat 38 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 16 g

CHEDDAR MEATLOAF



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ahhh....comfort food! Nothing else quite like it! Serve this tasty yet heart healthier meatloaf with baked potato and a tossed green salad!

Provided by CookinwithGas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 meatloaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground turkey breast or 2 lbs ground chicken breast
2 cups soft breadcrumbs, Italian preferred
1 (4 ounce) package low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (spicy factor, your choice)
1/4 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup egg substitute (Egg Beaters)
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl, combine the ground turkey breast, bread crumbs, celery, onion, salt, pepper, 2/3 CUP of the cheddar cheese, 1/2 CUP of the BBQ sauce and the egg.
  • Shape into a round loaf in an ungreased shallow baking pan; Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Brush the meatloaf with the remaining 1/4 CUP of the BBQ sauce.
  • Bake 15 more minutes; Remove from oven and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Let the loaf 'settle' and the cheese melt before serving.

BBQ BACON CHEDDAR MEATLOAF CUPCAKE & MASHED POTATO FROSTING



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Make and share this BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf Cupcake & Mashed Potato Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by taylormademarket

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 12 meatloaf cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon (reserve bacon drippings)
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 eggs
4 cups cubed peeled yukon gold potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1/4-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (or half & half)
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel. Allow to cool. Crumble into pieces.
  • Add chopped onion to the reserved bacon drippings and sauté 3-4 minutes. Cool.
  • Add turkey, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, eggs, sautéed onions & crumbled bacon to a bowl and mix until combined.
  • Spoon the meat mixture into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing.
  • While the meatloaf is cooking, make the mashed potatoes. Place potatoes in a pan; cover with water. Add pinch of salt, Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Put potatoes into a ricer for best results. Return potato to pan. Add heavy whipping cream and remaining ingredients; stir with a spoon to desired consistency. If they are not creamy enough for you, add up to 1/4 cup more cream or milk - although they need to be stiff enough to pipe on top.
  • Put the potatoes into a pastry bag with a wide star tip and pipe the mashed potatoes on top of the meatloaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 377, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 16.8

BBQ MEATLOAF



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Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces thick-cut bacon (about 3 slices), cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound prepared BBQ ribs, bones removed, meat finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 cup prepared pulled pork in BBQ sauce
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup prepared BBQ sauce, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Put the bacon in a large saute pan and cook over medium heat until most of the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a large bowl. Increase the heat slightly (between medium and medium-high) and add the onions to the bacon fat in the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook until tender, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Transfer to the bowl with the bacon. Stir in the chopped ribs and pulled pork. Cool completely.
  • Add the beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, mustard powder, smoked paprika, basil, thyme, 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (depending on how salty the ribs and pulled pork are) and several heavy grinds of pepper. Use your hands to mix until well combined. Form into a 9-by-3 1/2-inch loaf that is about 2 inches tall on the prepared baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, and then spread the remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce on top of the partially cooked meatloaf. Continue to bake until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 45 more minutes.
  • Serve with additional warm BBQ sauce alongside.

UPSIDE-DOWN BARBEQUE MEATLOAF



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When I've made 'barbeque meatloaf' before I've simply used the standard spoon-the-glaze-on-top-of-the-loaf-and-bake-it method. This time I wanted to line the loaf pan with some of the sauce, press the meat in, and let it roast in the goodness. I was envisioning a beautiful, glossy finish when I turned it on to the serving platter. It wasn't quite as aesthetically pleasing as I hoped (ugly). But, hey--this is quick and dirty home cooking. It may not have looked good, but it tasted fine!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¾ pounds very cold ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup barbeque sauce (such as SFQ®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, celery salt, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl with your hands.
  • Stir breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce into meat mixture until thoroughly combined; form into a loaf shape.
  • Spread barbeque sauce out into the bottom of a loaf pan; place meatloaf on top of barbeque sauce and press into pan.
  • Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain the fat from the loaf pan and invert pan over a plate to transfer meatloaf. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1654.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BARBECUE-BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF RECIPE



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Change up the meatloaf routine with our Barbecue-Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe! It only takes 15 minutes of prep time to make this tangy cheeseburger meatloaf recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix meat, egg, bread crumbs, bacon bits, 1-1/4 cups cheese and 6 Tbsp. barbecue sauce just until blended.
  • Shape into oval loaf in 13x9-inch pan.
  • Bake 45 min. or until meatloaf is done (160ºF). Spread top of meatloaf with remaining barbecue sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 21 g

BBQ BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf is very moist and flavorful, and super easy and quick to make.

Provided by comfortablefood.com

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Pork Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or more to taste
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup barbeque sauce
½ cup soft bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until edges just start to curl, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve about 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Cook and stir onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until onion is softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Mix cooled onion and garlic, ground beef, 1/2 cup barbeque sauce, bread crumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, oregano, and chili powder together with your hands in a large bowl. Form beef mixture into a log-shaped meatloaf; place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Wrap partially-cooked bacon slices around the meatloaf, tucking the ends of bacon underneath the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Brush bacon-wrapped meatloaf with 3 tablespoons barbeque sauce. Continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 173.7 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 945.6 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, preheat your oven to the correct temperature before placing the meatloaf in.
  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, carrots, or celery, to the meatloaf mixture for added flavor and texture.
  • Season the meatloaf generously with a variety of spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  • Top the meatloaf with a thick layer of cheddar cheese for a gooey and delicious crust.
  • Bake the meatloaf for approximately 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This cheddar-topped barbecue meatloaf is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. The combination of ground beef and ground pork makes the meatloaf moist and flavorful, while the barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese add a tangy and cheesy crust. This meatloaf is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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