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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)

    • Bread Crumb Magic 🍞
      Use fresh bread crumbs instead of store-bought for a more tender, light texture in your meatloaf. Crumble the bread just before mixing to retain maximum moisture.
    • Cheese Distribution Technique 🧀
      Fold the shredded cheddar into the meat mixture gently to create pockets of melted cheese throughout the meatloaf, ensuring even flavor in every bite.
    • Moisture Master Trick 💧
      The milk and eggs work together as a binding agent - whisk them thoroughly before adding to the meat mixture to ensure a perfectly moist and cohesive meatloaf.
    • Glaze Perfection 🥄
      Apply the mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar glaze in two layers - once midway through cooking and again in the final 10 minutes for a caramelized, glossy finish.
    • Vegetable Prep Secret 🥕
      Grate the carrots extra fine and squeeze out excess moisture before adding to prevent a watery meatloaf and ensure even distribution of vegetables.

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