No Onion Meatloaf Recipe (With or Without Cheese)
Grandma's no onion meatloaf with crushed saltines, a ketchup topping, and simple seasonings. Make it with or without cheddar cheese.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Ground Beef 85/15
- ½ cup Saltine Crackers crushed
- ⅓ cup Ketchup for the meatloaf
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 ½ cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese optional, plus a little for the top
- ¼ cup Ketchup for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 1 ½-quart (about 8 x 4 ½-inch) loaf pan with parchment paper, or spray it with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed saltines, eggs, ⅓ cup ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and cheese (if using). Mix well.
- Press the mixture gently into the prepared pan, just to the edges. Spread the remaining ¼ cup ketchup over the top.
- Bake for about 1 hour, until the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F.
- If you like, sprinkle a little extra cheese on top during the last few minutes of baking or right after it comes out of the oven.
- Let cool slightly, lift the meatloaf out with the parchment, slice, and serve.
Notes
Cheese - Optional. Grandma's original had no cheese. I add it for picky eaters.
Paprika - Regular paprika can be used in place of smoked.
Storage - Cover with foil and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. Leftovers make great meatloaf sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 3mg