parmesan meatloaf

Name: Parmesan Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 pound(s) lean ground turkey; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup(s) bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 1 - 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 small onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup(s) marinara pasta sauce; 1/2 cup(s) Italian cheese mix

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Alexa Mogan

Updated on Nov 25, 2025

I made this for the family for the first time last year, and it was a hit with the adults AND children! Plus, it was my very first meatloaf, and I rather enjoyed it.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Move over plain old meatloaf... this Parmesan meatloaf will win you over. The meatloaf is half ground beef and half ground chicken, but it's filled with Italian herbs, and you'd never know the difference. Then, it's topped with tomato sauce and a thick layer of cheese. This easy meatloaf recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner. We heated the rest of the marinara sauce and drizzled a little extra when serving.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 large eggs
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup marinara pasta sauce
1/2 cup Italian cheese mix

How To Make parmesan meatloaf

Test Kitchen Tips

Ours baked for 50 minutes. Then we added the cheese and baked for another 10 minutes for 60 minutes total.

Step 1

Combine meats, seasonings, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic, and onions. Don't overhandle, but combine.

Step 2

Place in a greased loaf pan and form a loaf.
Step 3

Top with sauce. Then place on a baking sheet.
Step 4

Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 45-60 minutes.
Step 5

Remove and add the cheese on top. Place back in the oven until the cheese melts. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 307kcal, carbohydrates: 7g, cholesterol: 160mg, fat: 12g, fiber: 1g, protein: 42g, saturated fat: 4g, sodium: 600mg, sugar: 2g, unsaturated fat: 7g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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