1-Okay, let’s get our hands dirty and make this stuffed meatloaf, shall we? Start by preheating your oven to 375°F, just like the recipe calls for, and get all your ingredients lined up on the counter. This step makes everything flow smoothly, so you can enjoy the process without rushing.

2-In a big bowl, gently mix together the ground beef (or your mix of beef and pork), chopped onion, bell pepper, parsley, celery, garlic, mustard, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Remember to leave out the cheese for now to keep things even. Once it’s all combined, shape it into a loaf that fits nicely in a 9×5 inch pan, then make a little well in the middle, stuff it with that cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and seal it up tight.

3-Pop it in the oven for about 40 minutes, then while it’s baking, whip up the sauce by whisking together the ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and a dash of salt and pepper. After the first bake, spread that sauce over the top and let it cook for another 10 minutes. Finally, let it rest for 10 minutes before you slice into it this helps keep all those juicy flavors locked in.