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Garlic Parmesan Meatloaf

A juicy, savory meatloaf made with ground beef and herbs, topped with a rich and creamy garlic parmesan sauce. The ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Italian or Panko
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 9x5 Loaf Pan or Baking Sheet
  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Add ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parmesan, and parsley to the bowl. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
  4. Shape mixture into a loaf on the baking sheet or press into the loaf pan.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
  7. While meatloaf rests, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  8. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth.
  9. Pour sauce over meatloaf, slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a crispy crust, bake the meatloaf free-form on a baking sheet rather than inside a loaf pan.