Cheesy Meatloaf with Piquant Sauce Recipe

Name: Cheesy Meatloaf with Piquant Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 8oz Can Tomato Sauce; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Basil; 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped And Sauteed; 1- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese; 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef; 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Ketchup; 1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 8oz Can Tomato Sauce
1 whole Egg, Beaten
1 cup Breadcrumbs
2 cloves Garlic
1/4 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1/4 teaspoons Dried Basil
1/2 cups Onion, Chopped And Sauteed
1- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese
2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Ketchup
1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg

1
Mix tomato sauce, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, thyme, basil, onion and cheese together.
2
I like Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack best but any cheese will work.
3
I even mix in regular Jack and then top half of the meatloaf with the Pepper Jack slices for Hubby and I since the kids dont care for the kick.
4
Another way to spice it up (if you dont have any picky eaters) is to add half to one whole teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper to the egg and breadcrumb mixture.
5
Add meat and mix thoroughly with your fingers.
6
Remember, we dont want any chunks of just meat.
7
Smoosh mixture down firmly into a loaf pan.
8
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
9
Meanwhile, mix Piquant sauce together by combining the brown sugar, ketchup, dry mustard and nutmeg together.
10
When meatloaf has baked for 1 hour, take it out and spread sauce over the top of it.
11
Put it back in the oven and bake for 15 more minutes.
12
Let it sit for minute and then drain off any grease that may have pooled up in the pan.
13
Have no fear, this grease, if you are using the lean beef, is only from the cheese melting.

879

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 8oz Can Tomato Sauce, 1 whole Egg, Beaten, 1 cup Breadcrumbs, 2 cloves Garlic, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Meatloaf with Piquant Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Meatloaf with Piquant Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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