Description
Ready to level up your comfort food game? This Cheesy Meatloaf Casserole is a rich, flavorful twist on a classic family favorite. Loaded with gooey melted cheese, savory ground beef, and crispy bacon, it’s a crave-worthy dish that’s perfect for cozy weeknights or hearty weekend meals. Easy to make and even easier to love, it fits right into your rotation of easy dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, and quick family meals. Whether you’re serving a crowd or meal prepping, this casserole delivers serious flavor and satisfying texture in every bite.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix just until combined.
3. Grease a baking dish and spread half of the meat mixture into the bottom.
4. Layer with half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
5. Add the remaining meat mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. While baking, cook the bacon until crispy. Chop and set aside.
9. Remove casserole from the oven and sprinkle bacon over the top.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe is even better the next day—leftovers reheat beautifully!
Make sure to let the casserole rest before slicing to keep clean layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: cheesy meatloaf, comfort food, ground beef casserole, easy dinner, family meal