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Garlic Parmesan Meatloaf

A juicy, tender meatloaf packed with Italian herbs and cheese, smothered in a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Fusion
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 0.75 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with greased foil.
  2. In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add beef, pork, eggs, 1/2 cup parmesan, onion, 3 cloves minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
  4. Form into a 9x5 inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. While meatloaf bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 4 cloves minced garlic for 1 minute.
  7. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Reduce heat to low, stir in 1 cup parmesan and black pepper until smooth. Remove from heat.
  9. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with hot garlic parmesan sauce poured over the top.

Notes

Always let your meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting to ensure the juices don't run out, keeping it perfectly moist.