This Cheesy Crockpot Meatloaf comes out of your slow cooker so juicy and full of flavor that you won’t believe it. This is comfort food at it’s best- not diet food, so don’t confuse the two.
You can omit the steak sauce to cut out some sodium (but I wouldn’t recommend it, it adds a lot of flavor!) Everything in moderation, and this is one of those nights you indulge.
Can you imagine working or running around all day to sit down to this meal ready and delicious? Now that the kids are back to school I am back to crockpot cooking, many nights these days.
Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls for a delicious weeknight dinner or it makes for a wonderful weekend meal too.
Cheesy Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef (my favorite is a chuck/sirloin combo)
- 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 Tbsp. steak sauce
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp.garlic salt
Directions:
1 – Combine all ingredients in a large bowl with your hands.. gross i know but it is the only way to mix up your meatloaf- a wooden spoon just wont do it.
2 – Coat the bottom of your slow cooker with non stick spray, or line the bottom well with a solid piece of aluminum foil for easy clean up.
3 – Form your meat mixture into a long loaf, place in crockpot.
4 – Add a bit more ketchup to the top of your loaf to cover and lock in a bit more flavor.
5 – Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low 6-7 hours.I usually choose the low since I am out and about running errands.
6 – Slice right in the crockpot and serve.
* If you prefer this same recipe can be made in a 350 degree oven, bake for 55-60 minutes.
Double Cheesy Crockpot Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef my favorite is a chuck/sirloin combo
- 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 Tbsp. steak sauce
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp.garlic salt
Instructions
- 1 – Combine all ingredients in a large bowl with your hands.. gross i know but it is the only way to mix up your meatloaf- a wooden spoon just wont do it.
- 2 – Coat the bottom of your slow cooker with non stick spray, or line the bottom well with a solid piece of aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- 3 – Form your meat mixture into a long loaf, place in crockpot.
- 4 – Add a bit more ketchup to the top of your loaf to cover and lock in a bit more flavor.
- 5 – Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low 6-7 hours.I usually choose the low since I am out and about running errands.
- 6 – Slice right in the crockpot and serve.
Notes
Looking for more simple crockpot recipes? How about these:
Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin
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Liz Mays says
Meatloaf is a definite feel-good food for me. I would love to have it done easily in the crockpot like this too.
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Nicole @ The JetSet Family says
I love using my crockpot. Most of my favorite dishes are prepared in the slow-cooker.
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Kelly Hutchinson says
I have a crock-pot meatloaf recipe and it is not nearly as tasty looking a yours! I am totally stealing this one!
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Daisy says
My husband LOVES meatloaf. I never make it, but he orders it and gets excited when he sees it at a restaurant. Now that I see this crockpot recipe, I am so jazzed to make it for him. It looks so good!
Jenn says
Mine too! 🙂
Patty says
That looks like it has a lot of yummy flavors in it. I love that you just put it all in the crockpot and that’s it!
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Travel Blogger says
I’m not usually a big fan of meatloaf but I like the idea of it being a cheesier dish. I would totally be willing to give this a try.
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Kim Croisant says
Meatloaf – a go-to meal for the winter!! No cheese please!!! thanks for this recipe
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aimee fauci says
I’ve never made my meatloaf with cheese. It looks fantastic and in a slow cooker.. boom.. too awesome and genius!
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Grace says
Love slow cooker recipes and your looks SO cheesy and yummy. Stopping by from Busy Monday linky. Would love for you to stop by my baking blog to say hello!
Jenn says
I love my crockpot – saves me so much time
Bonnie says
This looks so good! Thanks for sharing it with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week. We hope you will link up again next Friday.
~Bonnie
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Jenn says
Thank you, Ill be there!
Lori Hart says
Never tried meatloaf in the slow cooker. Will have to try that. Found you at Two Cup Tuesday. We host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you’d share your recipe with our readers.
Thanks,
Lori
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Lindsay Eidahl says
Yummo! I need to use my Crock Pot more often! Thanks for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Looks delish! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!
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Jenn says
Thank you 🙂
Lea says
I enjoy crockpot cooking and am going to add this to my recipes. Thank you.
Kim~madeinaday says
Sounds so yummy~! Thanks for the recipe and for linking up at #MerryMonday!
Kim
Leanna says
I never make meatloaf because I don’t like using the whole oven for just one little pan. This fixes that. Going to pin this and try it.
Jeannee Taylor says
There’s nothing better than comfort food except comfort food in the crockpot! That looks delish! Thanks for sharing! #HomeMattersParty
Jeannee
Liz W. says
I love cooking in my crockpot, but have never thought of making meatloaf! I’ll definitely have to try this! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!