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    Instant Pot Meatloaf with Cheddar BBQ Sauce

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 5, 2018 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Instant Pot Meatloaf with Cheddar BBQ Sauce is an easy recipe made in the pressure cooker and topped barbecue sauce and cheese. It's the best!

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    instant pot meatloaf with cheddar cheese and bbq sauce on plate

    Instant Pot Meatloaf with Cheddar BBQ Sauces may not be your classic meatloaf recipe, but it's definitely our favorite! I used to make my mom's traditional meatloaf recipe, but my picky kids would insist on dipping it in barbecue sauce before eating. So, I started making the meatloaf with BBQ sauce, and my family absolutely loved it

    Because we live in the desert, I don't use the oven when it's hot out, which means we usually don't have meatloaf that often. I started making mini cheddar BBQ meatloaf muffins and Italian meatloaf muffins to reduce the cook time, but making meatloaf in the pressure cooker is a game changer!

    Meatloaf is now one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes because we can have it more often. Let's just say that you can tell how much we love meatloaf by the name of this blog!

    So if you're wondering why anyone would want to make meatloaf in the Instant Pot, this is why!

    I still use the oven to melt the cheese at the very end, but we're talking just a few minutes here. So, no problem!

    How to make Instant Pot Meatloaf with Cheddar BBQ Sauce

    Start by combining all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then, squish everything together with your hands. It's cold, but seriously the best way to mix the ground beef and everything else together!

    You'll notice that this meatloaf recipe is made without breadcrumbs. I use shredded Parm instead, and it works perfectly well every time!

    Place the ground beef mixture into the cake pan, and cover with foil so that it stays dry. Nobody wants a soggy meatloaf!

    instant pot meatloaf in cake pan

    Next, add the water to the Instant Pot, and place your trivet into the pot -- handles up. Put the cake pan onto the trivet, and you're ready to cook!

    instant pot meatloaf with foil in pot

    How long do you cook meatloaf in the Instant Pot?

    I use 2 pounds of ground beef here because we have a large family. The first time I made meatloaf in the Instant Pot, I used my 6 quart with a smaller pan, and took about 50 minutes. The next time, I dragged out my 8-quart Instant Pot, and the meatloaf was done in 40 minutes.

    I do recommend using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature -- It should be 160 degrees. If you're using only 1 pound of hamburger meat, 25 - 30 minutes would probably work.

    instant pot meatloaf with cheddar cheese and bbq sauce in cake pan

    Finish the meatloaf off by topping it with more BBQ sauce and some shredded cheddar cheese. Then, pop it under the broiler for about 5 minutes until the cheese gets all gooey and melty. Yum!

    instant pot meatloaf with cheddar bbq sauce on plate with mashed potatoes and peas

    Recipe for Instant Pot Meatloaf with Cheddar BBQ Sauce

    instant pot meatloaf with cheddar cheese and bbq sauce on plate

    Instant Pot Meatloaf with Cheddar BBQ Sauce

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Meatloaf with Cheddar BBQ Sauce is an easy recipe made in the pressure cooker and topped with barbecue sauce and cheese. It's the best!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    pressure time 10 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 350 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds lean ground beef
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground pepper
    • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

    For pressure cooking

    • 2 cups water

    For the topping

    • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients, and mix well with your hands
    • Press meat evenly into 7-inch round baking dish, and cover with aluminum foil
    • Add 2 cups water to inner Instant Pot, and place trivet in pot
    • Place meatloaf on trivet, place lid on Instant Pot, set valve to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 40 minutes
    • Pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure, then cook for 40 minutes. When pot beeps, do a quick release by turning valve to Venting position ( you can use the handle of a wooden spoon for this)
    • When pin drops, open lid, and, wearing oven mitts, carefully lift trivet out of pressure cooker by the handles, and place on counter. Carefully remove foil. Internal temperature of meat should read 160 degrees, according to meat thermometer  
    • Drain any grease in pan, and top meatloaf with 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese. Broil, or place in 350 degree oven until cheese melts

    Notes

    Recipe was made in 8-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker.
    To make in 6 quart, use a smaller pan, reduce water to 1 cup, and cook for 45 minutes. 

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcal
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    I hope you enjoy Instant Pot meatloaf with cheddar BBQ sauce as much as we do!

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    1. Priscilla Rushing says

      April 28, 2020 at 4:34 am

      What sort of baking dish do you use? Foil, metal, glass?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 28, 2020 at 10:28 am

        I use a round metal Nordic Ware pan for this.

    2. James says

      September 07, 2018 at 6:41 am

      Another winner Dee! Tried this last night and everyone loved it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 07, 2018 at 6:56 am

        So glad to hear that! My family loves it, as well. 🙂

    3. Krista says

      September 06, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      I have been craving a good meatloaf! This is going to be a hit at my house!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 06, 2018 at 9:13 pm

        Thanks! It was a big hit with my family. 🙂

    4. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      September 06, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      I love meatloaf, it's one of my favorite family meals. Love the flavors in this one.

      Reply
    5. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      September 06, 2018 at 8:08 am

      This is seriously calling my name! Looks incredible!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Miz Helen says

      September 06, 2018 at 7:23 am

      The cheddar bbq sauce for this meatloaf looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us on Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    7. Jamielyn says

      September 06, 2018 at 5:28 am

      Great idea! That melted cheese looks incredible!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      September 06, 2018 at 4:32 am

      Oh my, that cheese looks incredible!! I LOVE everything about this!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 06, 2018 at 8:25 am

        Thanks, Katerina. It's now one of our favorite dinners!

    9. Chrissie Baker says

      September 06, 2018 at 12:52 am

      I want to try it immediately. I really like this recipe. It really impresses! An interesting mix of ingredients. Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
    10. Amanda says

      September 05, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      Well done, this meal is so tasty, and the cheddar sauce tops it off!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 05, 2018 at 3:00 pm

        Thanks, Amanda. You definitely don't want to skip the cheese! 🙂

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