Cheese-stuffed Meatloaf

Total Time: 45 min = 15 min (prep), 30 min (cook)
Yields: 8 slices
Difficulty: Easy
Macros: 82 cal, 0. 7 g net carb, 5. 9 g fat, 6. 2 g protein
(meatloaf only, no cheeses, no keto breadcrumbs, no ketchup)

Original Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BcFmHjhF6RR/

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Ingredients

• 453 g (16 oz, 1 lb) ground beef
• 50 g (1 large) egg
• 20 g heavy whipping cream
• 50 g water
• 40 g onions, minced (1/4 cup)
• 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
• 20 g keto breadcrumbs (optional)
• 25 g parmesan cheese, grated (if not using breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 2-4 sticks string cheese (depending how cheesy you like it)
• 120 g unsweetened ketchup (1/2 cup)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F / 177 C.
2. Combine all ingredients except the ketchup in a large bowl, and mix well.
3. Line a sheet pan with foil.
4. Shape meat mixture into a loaf shape encasing the string cheese in the middle.
5. Place on ungreased foil. Spread ketchup on the top.
6. Bake for 30-45 min, or until internal temperature reaches 160 F / 71 C.
7. Rest for 5 min before slicing and serving.

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Notes:
Change it up! Bacon wrap this or use different cheeses! 4 sticks of string cheese is a good number for super melty goodness. Keto breadcrumbs can be made by grating/toasting old keto bread. You can find some yeasted bread recipes in the bread section to try out.