Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Meatloaf for Busy Nights
Juicy, savory meatloaf made with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs, topped with golden cheesy crust and rich garlic butter. A bold, comforting twist on the classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs ground beef (85/15)
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup grated Parmesan (divided)
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
2 eggs
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp butter
Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet or grease a loaf pan.
- Melt butter in saucepan. Sauté garlic 1–2 min. Remove from heat.
- Mix breadcrumbs and milk in large bowl. Let sit 2 min.
- Add ground beef, ½ cup Parmesan, eggs, Worcestershire, seasoning, salt, pepper, and half the garlic butter. Mix gently.
- Shape into loaf on baking sheet. Brush with remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle with ¼ cup Parmesan.
- Bake 45–55 min, or until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Rest 10 min. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use turkey or gluten-free substitutions as needed. Don’t skip the rest—helps keep the slices intact.