Best 7 Cheesy Taco Meat Loaf Recipes

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In a world full of culinary wonders, the cheesy taco meatloaf stands tall as a beacon of flavor and indulgence. This savory dish seamlessly blends the classic comfort of a meatloaf with the zesty kick of Mexican spices. Every bite of this masterpiece promises an explosion of flavors, taking you on a journey from the depths of smoky cumin to the tangy heights of salsa. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply seeking a hearty meal to warm your soul, let's embark on a quest to discover the perfect recipe for cheesy taco meatloaf, a dish that will surely leave you craving more.

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MEXICAN TACO MEATLOAF



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My Mexican grandmother would use leftover corn tortilla chips in our meatloaf and everyone loved it! They all wanted seconds along with the recipe. A delicious Mexican-American comfort food.

Provided by Camille

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
¼ cup mild red taco sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly combine beef, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, onion, and taco seasoning in a bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, and taco sauce together in a separate bowl. Add to meat mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and top with a strip of taco sauce down the center.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 120.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 468.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TACO MEAT LOAF



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"Even your kids will enjoy this tasty meat loaf," promises Cathy Streeter of De Kalb Junction, New York. "I like to serve it with shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream," she adds. You'll like that it's just 77 cents a serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and additional olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with salsa, sour cream, cheese and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHEESY MEATLOAF



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A 'stuffed' meatloaf made with beef, pork, cheese, eggs, soup mix and bread crumbs. Mozzarella cheese jazzes up a classic.

Provided by LAURENVC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 135.5 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 701.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TACO MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Taco Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup tortilla chips or 1 cup corn chips, crushed
1/3 cup salsa or 1/3 cup taco sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, I like Mexican blend

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl with hands.
  • Bake in a loaf pan at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour.
  • Drain off fat and bake a minute or two longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.3, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 191.8, Sodium 515.6, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 41.1

TACO MEATLOAF



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This easy taco meatloaf is a tasty combination of ground beef, taco seasoning, pepper jack cheese, and crushed tortilla chips that's topped with taco sauce! It makes for an irresistible and delightfully cheesy meatloaf recipe that the whole family will love!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Beef Dishes     Dinner Recipes     Main Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground beef ((lean ground beef up to 80/20 ground chuck))
1 1/2 cups tortilla chips ((crushed))
3/4 cup pepper jack cheese ((or a combination with cheddar or Colby, grated))
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs ((at room temperature))
1 packet taco seasoning mix ((1 ounce, or see recipe))
1/2 Tbsp dried minced onion
1/3 cup red taco sauce ((mild or medium))

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium to large-sized mixing bowl combine the meatloaf ingredients (ground beef, tortilla chips, cheese, milk, eggs, taco seasoning, dried minced onion) with the exception of the taco sauce. Mix just enough to combine, and do not over-mix the meatloaf.
  • Transfer the meatloaf mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and shape the loaf (leaving a well around the edges gives the fat somewhere to drain off to).
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, then remove the meatloaf and top with red taco sauce if desired. Return to your oven and continue cooking an additional 10-15 minutes (55-60 minutes total) or until the meatloaf has an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) before serving.
  • Remove the fully cooked meatloaf from your oven and loosely tent with a sheet of aluminum foil. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Sodium 677 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Cheesy Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jacampbell

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs ground chuck or 2 lbs ground turkey (I use turkey to make it less fatty because of the cheese.)
1 envelope dry onion soup mix (I prefer Lipton Beefy Onion Soup mix)
3/4 cup oats
2 eggs
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup (I prefer Heinz)
2 cups shredded cheese (I used low-fat extra-sharp cheddar and mozz.combined)

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.

FAMILY FAVORITE TACO MEAT LOAF



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Our children think there are three basic food groups-pizza, tacos and burgers! They like to doctor up slices of this specially seasoned meat loaf with their favorite taco toppings. -Diane Essinger, Findlay, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup salsa
2 to 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Top with sour cream, salsa, cheese, lettuce and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) before starting the recipe.
  • Use ground beef with a fat content of 80% or higher for a more flavorful meatloaf.
  • Add some bread crumbs or oatmeal to the meatloaf mixture to help absorb moisture and keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Season the meatloaf mixture with your favorite taco seasoning, or use a pre-made taco seasoning packet.
  • Top the meatloaf with a layer of nacho cheese or shredded cheddar cheese before baking.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Cheesy taco meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with the whole family. The taco seasoning gives the meatloaf a nice kick, while the nacho cheese or shredded cheddar cheese topping adds a creamy and cheesy texture. Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

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