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    February 6, 2026

    This best ever meatloaf recipe lives up to its name. Cheese is baked into this easy meatloaf. Plus a perfect mix of ingredients to make a tasty crust.

    Best Ever Meat Loaf
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    Best Ever Meat Loaf

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    Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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    Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add crumbled bread and stir until dissolved. Mix ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, and carrot into bread mixture; transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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    Combine brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl; spread over the meat mixture.
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    Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 60 to 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

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    Tips & Tricks (5)

    • Cheese Distribution Magic 🧀
      Fold the shredded cheddar cheese into the meat mixture gently to ensure even distribution without overworking the meat.
    • Moisture Mastery 💦
      Soak the crumbled bread in milk for 5 minutes before mixing into the meat to create a more tender, juicy meatloaf texture.
    • Glaze Layer Technique 🥣
      Apply the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard glaze in two stages: first before baking, then again in the last 15 minutes for a perfectly caramelized crust.
    • Veggie Integration Secret 🥕
      Grate carrots very finely and squeeze out excess moisture before adding to prevent the meatloaf from becoming watery.
    • Pan Selection Pro Tip 🍽️
      Use a loaf pan with drainage holes or place the meatloaf on a wire rack to allow excess fat to drip away, preventing a greasy result.

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