Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf, a comforting and cheesy twist on a classic dish. This flavorful meatloaf is loaded with mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices, making it a hearty and satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Topping:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix the Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, mushrooms, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix well.
- Layer the Loaf: Transfer half of the meat mixture into a greased loaf pan, press evenly. Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over the meat. Top with the remaining meat mixture, press gently to seal.
- Add Topping: Spread ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and Serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the meat mixture.
- Ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef for a leaner option.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
