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Crispy BBQ Cheddar Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe with Easy Onion Ring Topping

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A hearty meatloaf with a crispy exterior, gooey cheddar cheese stuffed inside, smoky BBQ flavor, and a crunchy onion ring topping. Perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20)
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 12–15 onion rings (homemade or store-bought)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line or grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  4. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and fold until just combined. Add more milk if mixture feels dry.
  5. Press half the meat mixture evenly into the bottom of the loaf pan.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the meat layer, leaving a small edge.
  7. Top with remaining meat mixture, sealing edges and smoothing the top.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes. Halfway through baking, arrange onion rings on top and bake for the last 15 minutes to crisp.
  9. Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to keep it tender. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F. Add onion rings halfway through baking to keep them crispy. Let meatloaf rest before slicing to keep it juicy. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko. Ground turkey or chicken can be used with added moisture.

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