Best 9 Cheesy Tunnel Meat Loaf Recipes

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Searching for a delectable and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! This article will provide you with the ultimate guide to crafting a cheesy tunnel meatloaf, a dish that seamlessly blends savory flavors, gooey cheese, and a tender, succulent meatloaf. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your kitchen into a haven of mouthwatering aromas and leave your taste buds begging for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY MEATLOAF



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Easy, freezes well (raw), and can be tripled. If you sub in ground turkey, that is good too. While I was still working I would put meatloaf in oven (frozen) with baker potatoes (wrapped in foil) and baked carrots in the morning before I left the house, and set up my delay bake cycle on my oven and come home to a nice meal. If you do have leftovers, you can cube the leftovers up and add to spaghetti sauce or make yourself a sandwich.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
6 ounces tomato juice
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 egg
4 olives, sliced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Mix first nine ingredients.
  • Put half of meat mixture into loaf pan.
  • Top with shredded mozzarella.
  • Then cover with rest of the meat mixture.
  • Bake at 350°F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • If you freeze it (raw), double wrap in foil.
  • To make in crockpot (which I have not done yet)--put 3 heavy duty foil strips, each measuring 18 X 3 inches in a crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel in crock pot. Place meatloaf in the center of the strips. Pull the foil strips up and over the meatloaf. Cover. Use the foil as handles to lift out. Estimating time at 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Also, read that you can cut up two potatoes, into finger size pieces and put that underneath the meatloaf in crock pot. Ummm.

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

DAD'S CHEESY BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF



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This is a recipe my dad has been making for years. Great for the cheese and bacon lover-- it's a huge hit with crowds, even kids! And it's a great comfort food!

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small yellow onion, diced
6 slices bacon
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
1 tablespoon ketchup

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 207.1 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 945.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHEESY MEAT LOAF PIE



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This is a tasty cross between meat loaf and pizza. Often, I divide it into two pans, bake one for me and freeze the other. That way, I'm ready for drop in company or potluck suppers. Tomato paste or spaghetti sauce can be substituted for ketchup in my meat pie. Cheese lovers might want to add mozzarella to the topping as well.-Judy Foye, Freeport, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/3 cup ketchup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, bread crumbs and garlic salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes; drain. Spread with ketchup. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese, oregano and Parmesan cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHEESE-FILLED MEAT LOAF



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My mother's meat loaf is something special, swirled with a filling of sour cream, cheddar cheese and stuffed olives. It's the perfect centerpiece for Sunday dinner or even a festive occasion. -Susan Hansen Auburn, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup sour cream
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. On a large piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread sour cream to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese and olives. , Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling away foil while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 988mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHEESY STUFFED MEATLOAF



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A classic comfort food gets a delightfully cheesy new twist your whole family will love!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2/3 cup chili sauce, pasta sauce or pizza sauce
1/4 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except topping. Line ungreased 13x9-inch pan with foil. Shape meatloaf mixture into 9x5-inch loaf on foil in pan. In small bowl, mix all topping ingredients; spread over top and sides of loaf.
  • Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink in center and thermometer reads 165°F. Let stand 5 minutes; remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1390 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

CHEESE-TOPPED MEAT LOAVES



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This is one of my favorite entrees for two. I found this tender meat loaf recipe in a supermarket's cookbook almost 20 years ago and have enjoyed it ever since. Sometimes I substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef or make extra loaves to freeze for later meals. -Lois Kinneberg, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup picante sauce, divided
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CHEESY TUNNEL MEAT LOAF



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This meatloaf is very tasty and has a nice surprise in the middle.

Provided by Connie Castle @conniecastle

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pound(s) hamburger
1 tablespoon(s) mustard
1 package(s) instant stuffing mix
1 package(s) string cheese (shredded mozzarella cheese can be substituted)
2 - eggs
1 cup(s) ketchup or barbecue sauce

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.

Tips:

1. Choose the Right Meat: A combination of ground beef and pork ensures a juicy and flavorful meatloaf. You can adjust the ratio to suit your preference. 2. Use Fresh Herbs and Seasonings: Fresh herbs like parsley, oregano, and thyme add a burst of flavor to the meatloaf. Don't be shy with the seasonings; they enhance the overall taste. 3. Don't Overmix: Overmixing the meatloaf mixture can result in a tough texture. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined. 4. Create a Well for the Cheese: Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and create a deep well in the center. This is where the cheese filling will go. 5. Use a Variety of Cheeses: A combination of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses creates a gooey, flavorful filling. Feel free to experiment with different cheese combinations. 6. Wrap in Bacon: Wrapping the meatloaf in bacon adds an extra layer of flavor and helps keep it moist during baking. 7. Cook to Perfection: Bake the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). This ensures that it is cooked thoroughly without drying out.

Conclusion:

The Cheesy Tunnel Meatloaf is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for special occasions or a hearty family meal. With its juicy meatloaf, gooey cheese filling, and crispy bacon exterior, this recipe is sure to be a hit. The tips provided in this summary will help you achieve the best results, ensuring a flavorful and perfectly cooked meatloaf every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this culinary delight!

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