TRIPLE CHEDDAR MEATLOAF?

Triple Cheddar Meatloaf? image

Provided by raymond spencer

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp margarine
1 large red onion,sliced
1 tsp creole seasoning
2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 c grated parmesan cheese
2 lb lean ground beef
2 egg whites
3/4 c crushed buttery round crackers
3/4 c three cheese ranch dressing
1 packet dry onion soup mx
2 tsp steak seasoning
1 c shredded mild cheddar cheese,divided
1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese,divided
1 c shredded white cheddar cheese,divided

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.Add sliced red onions and saute for 6 minutes,until are tender.Stir in creole seasoning,red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese.Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a large bowl,combine ground beef,egg whites,crushed cracker crumbs,three cheese ranch dressing and dry onion soup mix and steak seasoning;mix together until blended.
4. Place the meat mixture down on the piece of waxed paper and pat it into a rectangle about 10x16 inches.
5. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese on the meat rectangle.Add sauteed onion mixture over mild cheddar cheese and sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded sharp and white cheddar cheese all over the onion mixture.
6. Carefully lift up the short edge of the meat rectangle with the waxed paper and gently nudge and roll up the meat.Seal the edges and ends well.Place the meatloaf into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven,sprinkle with remaining mild,sharp and white cheddar cheese on the top of the meatloaf.
9. Return to the oven and bake another 15 minutes until the cheeses are melted.