Crusty Meat Loaf
A hearty meat loaf wrapped in flaky bread dough, blending savory beef with cheesy goodness. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings craving comfort food with a crunchy crust.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Thaw bread dough in refrigerator overnight.
- Cover the dough and let stand on a floured surface at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Save 1 tablespoon of beaten eggs for glazing.
- Combine remaining eggs, ground beef, bread crumbs, and Cheez Whiz; mix lightly.
- Shape the meat mixture into a 9 x 4-inch loaf and place in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
- Drain the cooked meatloaf.
- Press the bread dough onto the bottom of a greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan.
- Place the meat loaf in the center of the dough.
- Fold the dough ends over the loaf and brush with the reserved beaten egg.
- Bake at 350°F until the bread dough is browned.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
334
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).