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Garlic Parmesan Meatloaf

A savory, comforting twist on classic meatloaf, packed with fresh garlic, herbs, and Parmesan, and topped with a melty cheese crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Base
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef 80/20 ratio preferred
  • 0.75 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Topping
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet or loaf pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Parchment paper or foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to create a panade.
  3. Add the beaten eggs, diced onion, minced garlic, half cup of Parmesan cheese, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Stir until well combined.
  4. Crumble the ground beef into the bowl. Using your hands, gently mix until the ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a 9x5 inch loaf.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and top evenly with the remaining Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional parsley and serve.

Notes

For a low-carb option, replace Panko with crushed pork rinds.