Easy Crockpot Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe

Published Apr 25, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Catherine's Plates via YouTube

Meatloaf is a classic and staple dish in almost every Southern household and it is one of my favorites ever! But, if you want to make it extra special, then add a delicious melted cheese at the center, and top it with a yummy BBQ glaze on top.

I’m sure that this recipe will be a winner when you serve it at parties, special occasions, and even on an ordinary day. The meat is so juicy and tender, and the flavor is so mouth-watering that you just can’t stop eating it. Check out this recipe by Catherine’s Plates on YouTube now to learn how!

Ingredients for Crockpot Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf:

Meatloaf

1½ pounds of ground beef, lean
1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup of minced onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tsp of minced garlic
1 tsp of salt
½ tsp of pepper
½ cup of milk
1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces of mozzarella cheese, shredded

Glaze

1/3 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
2 tbsp of ketchup
2 tbsp of honey
1 tsp of sriracha or other hot sauce
1 tsp of mustard

How to Make Crockpot Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf:

Step 1

In a large bowl, add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced onion, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, milk, and Worcestershire sauce, then mix everything until fully combined. Line the crockpot with a long sheet of foil, then light grease it with nonstick cooking spray, and place half of the meat mixture on the bottom of the crockpot.

Step 2

Shape and flatten the mixture into a ½ thick loaf, then push down the center and place the shredded cheese on top patting it down lightly. Shape the remaining half of the meat mixture in the bowl, carefully place it on top of the cheese, and then prepare the glaze.

Step 3

In a small bowl, add the BBQ sauce, ketchup, honey, sriracha, and mustard, then stir them until incorporated, and spread half of it over the meatloaf evenly. Cover the crockpot with the lid, then let it cook on a low setting for about 6 hours or on a high setting for about 3 to 4 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°C.

Step 4

Lift the meatloaf out of the crockpot by holding the edges of the foil, then transfer it to a baking sheet, and spread the remaining half of the glaze over the meatloaf evenly. Place the meatloaf in a preheated oven, then let it broil for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned, and serve immediately. Enjoy!