Description
Classic mushroom swiss cheese meatloaf brings comfort and nostalgia to dinner tables across American kitchens. Home cooks savor this hearty dish, combining ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, and melted swiss cheese for a satisfying meal you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) ground beef (80/20)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Warm the oven to 350°F and position a parchment-lined baking sheet or lightly greased loaf pan for optimal cooking performance.
- Meat Mixture Foundation: Thoroughly blend ground meat with finely chopped mushrooms, ensuring complete integration of ingredients to create a rich, textured foundation.
- Flavor and Binding Integration: Gently fold eggs, garlic, onions, Swiss cheese, and breadcrumbs into the meat mixture, maintaining a delicate touch to preserve a tender, light consistency.
- Seasoning Harmony: Delicately incorporate salt, pepper, and herbs throughout the mixture, distributing flavors evenly without compressing the meat.
- Loaf Formation and Glazing: Shape the mixture into a compact loaf on the prepared surface, then whisk together tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard to create a vibrant, flavor-enhancing glaze.
- Roasting Process: Generously coat the loaf with the prepared glaze and roast in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and a caramelized exterior develops.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10-15 minutes, enabling juice redistribution, then slice into substantial portions and optionally garnish with fresh herbs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Meat Compression: Gently mix ingredients to avoid dense, tough meatloaf texture; use light folding technique instead of aggressive mixing.
- Moisture Retention Hack: Include grated mushrooms to naturally boost meat’s juiciness and add rich, earthy flavor profile without excess liquid.
- Temperature Precision: Use meat thermometer to confirm 160°F internal temperature, ensuring food safety without overcooking and maintaining tender consistency.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for individuals with wheat sensitivities while maintaining structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg