Add equal chopped green bell pepper - as you do onion - also one clove of garlic (minced) splash of Worcestershire or A-1... which highlights the beef flavor. Tops Cracker Barrels meatloaf. For topping - I use ketchup, brown sugar & mustard... is richer this way...

Excellent recipe!!

I added chopped green pepper about 1 1/2 teaspoon A-1. For cheese... use Colby Jack shredded. It is like a little stronger version of Cheddar. Pepper Jack would also be great in this.

Excellent recipe!!

I ditched the recipe I used for my family for years in favor of this one. I'm alone now and no longer have to feed growing boys so I made it and cooked it in muffin tins. I have it in the freezer and can have it whenever I want. The only thing I changed was the topping. Too sweet for me and I didn't have any tomato sauce so I used ketchup and not so much brown sugar. VERY GOOD. Thanx Lisa

I absolutely love this recipe! Definitely my go to for meatloaf.

I've made so many meatloaves over the decades, but never found "the one" until now. I used sharp cheddar. This is an excellent meatloaf.

Almost rated this 3 stars because last night the meatloaf itself was only good. My husband didn't care for it at all because the "tomato sauce topping" was too sweet & I had to agree. I halved the meatloaf recipe & even made the sauce with less brown sugar than called for. However, I made a cold sandwich for lunch today & found that the tomato sauce topping really enhanced my sandwich. It is definitely the best ever, "next day-cold meatloaf sandwich" I've had. The meat held up very well when slicing for sandwiches, too!

This is the only meatloaf recipe that I have used a second time. It is excellent! I did change the topping using catsup instead of tomato sauce and added a dash of worcestershire sauce. Highly recommend!

I doubled my recipe on this due to all the great reviews. I was afraid that I would throw most of this meatloaf away. I didn't use a loaf pan I used a 9x13-inch pan to bake mine in and needless to say there was nothing to throw away all of it was eaten and the pan was almost licked... lol. I don't care for meatloaf but I love this recipe and will be making it again. You should try it cause it really is the BEST MEAT LOAF EVER! ENJOY!!!

I also used a finely shredded cheese (it was Colby Jack). After baking you really can't tell that cheese is an ingredient you could use most any kind. I would recommend using one that is shredded fine. I hope this helps you! Happy cooking!

Excellent recipe!!

I too was hoping that one of the comments would say what kind of cheese. I seem to remember making one with cottage cheese. I was thinking maybe mozzarella. Anybody, anybody?!?!?!

Instead of the BBQ type topping I wrap my loaf in bacon.

This is one of the best recipes I've ever eaten.... So I picked up some ex lean ground beef 90% fat free. Now i have to get out the old pressure cooker and can some meat loaf. We can have meat loaf sandwiches any time we want. :-) Handy!!!

I find it is better to cook the onions until they are soft before adding them to rest of the mixture.