Cheesy Meatloaf with Sweet Glaze

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Cheesy Meatloaf with Sweet Glaze

We'll get straight to the point with this meatloaf recipe. This is a basic meatloaf with a few of my own added kicks. The ground pork amplifies the flavor, and the Velveeta cheese gives it a sweet/salty and soft center. You can add or subtract seasonings as you like; however, this recipe, as is, has been a hit!
Enjoy!

Ingredients

Meatloaf:

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 3/5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cubed Velveeta (½-inch cubes)

Glaze:

  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet.

2. Mix

  • Combine beef, pork, and all dry seasonings
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, ketchup, and olive oil
  • Add the wet mixture and breadcrumbs to the meat
  • Mix gently until just combined - don't over-mix or it will become too dense.

3. Shape & Add Cheese

Fold in the Velveeta cubes evenly. With this smaller amount, you’ll get little pockets of creaminess without it taking over each bite. 

Form into a loaf and place in your pan or on a baking sheet.

** I like to put a layer of meat mix down first, then the Velveeta, then top it off with the remaining meat mixture, making sure to close the sides around the cheese. This gives it an explosion of cheese right in the middle.**

4. Glaze

Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. DO NOT add until close to the end of baking.

5. Bake

  • Bake 40 minutes
  • Add glaze
  • Bake another 20–25 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F

6. Rest

This doesn't mean take a nap...Let your loaf sit for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Plate up and enjoy!


Whole Recipe Nutrition (entire loaf)

  • Calories: ~4,050 kcal
  • Protein: ~235 g
  • Fat: ~275 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~155 g
  • Sugar: ~85 g
  • Fiber: ~6 g
  • Sodium: ~6,500–7,200 mg

🔪 Per Serving (8 slices)

  • Calories: ~505 kcal
  • Protein: ~29 g
  • Fat: ~34 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~19 g
  • Sugar: ~10–11 g
  • Fiber: ~1 g
  • Sodium: ~800–900 mg

⚖️ What’s Driving the Numbers

  • Calories & fat: Mostly from the beef and pork
  • Protein: High thanks to the meat and eggs
  • Carbs & sugar: Mainly from ketchup, brown sugar, breadcrumbs, and milk
  • Sodium: Comes from seasoning, ketchup, breadcrumbs, and cheese

💡 Notes

  • Using leaner beef (like 90/10 instead of 80/20) would noticeably lower fat and calories
  • Reducing glaze sugar or ketchup would drop carbs/sugar
  • The cheese adds a modest bump in fat and sodium, but not as much as you might expect at ½ cup

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