Cheddar Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 4 oz. sharp cheddar
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Heat your oven to 350ºF. Stir the breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt together in a small bowl. In another small bowl, beat the egg just to break it up. Mince the onion finely. Cut the cheddar into rough little pieces, about the size of a small bean.
2. Put the ground beef in a bowl with the seasoned breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced onion, and chopped cheddar. Mix it all together with your hands until the add-ins are evenly worked through.
3. Transfer the beef mixture to a casserole dish or a rimmed baking sheet. Pat and shape it into a rectangle that is approximately 7" long, 4" wide, and 1.5" thick.
4. For the glaze, mix the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Spoon it over the meatloaf before baking, spreading it across the top.
5. Bake the meatloaf in the 350ºF oven for 50-55 minutes, until the center registers 160ºF. Take it out of the oven, let it rest for 5-10 minutes, then cut it into 8 pieces and serve.