Herb-Crusted Parmesan Meatloaf

Have you ever located your self questioning about your grandma’s traditional meatloaf, however feeling like you desired to jazz it up a bit? That’s precisely how this Herb-Crusted Parmesan Meatloaf made its way into my weekly rotation. Born of a hankering for that nostalgic remedy meals and a want to add a bit of pizzazz, this meatloaf will alternate up your dinner game. It’s mouthwateringly savory with an irresistible tacky crust that even the children will go gaga over!

Ingredients

•  two lbs floor red meat (80/20 for some right flavor!)
•  1 cup bread crumbs
•  1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus a bit extra for that oh-so-good crust
•  two massive eggs
•  1 small onion, finely chopped
•  three cloves garlic, minced
•  1/4 cup clean parsley, chopped
•  1 tbsp clean thyme, chopped
•  1 tbsp clean oregano, chopped
•  two tsp salt
•  1 tsp black pepper
•  two tbsp Worcestershire sauce
•  half of cup milk
•  1/2 cup ketchup, plus two tbsp for topping

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F – this is the candy spot for a crispy exterior.
2. In a massive mixing bowl, gently mix the floor beef, bread crumbs, cup of Parmesan cheese, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and milk. It’s like a little birthday celebration for your herbs and beef!
3. Once mixed, form this stunning concoction into a loaf and vicinity it into a greased baking pan or structure it at once onto a baking sheet if you like a less attackable crust all around.
4. Spread these two tablespoons of ketchup over the pinnacle – this is like the icing on a cake however way extra savory!
5. Sprinkle a beneficiant handful of Parmesan cheese over your saucy meatloaf top.
6. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or till the inside temperature reads 160°F – endurance is a virtue, my friends; golden tacky crust awaits!
7. Let the meatloaf relaxation for 10 minutes earlier than slicing. This offers it time to association up and makes it plenty simpler to cut.

Feeling adventurous? Mix up the meats by using the use of 1/2 pork and half of floor turkey for a lighter take. For a gluten-free version, swap out the bread crumbs for your preferred GF option. You can additionally combine in half of a cup of grated carrot or zucchini for an more veggie enhance – it will be our little secret.

Enjoy.

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