How to Make Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the flavors of traditional meatloaf with the stretchy, gooey goodness of melted mozzarella cheese. This recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser and is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.

The dish starts with a flavorful meatloaf base made with ground beef, Italian seasonings, breadcrumbs, and eggs. The addition of the Italian seasonings gives the meatloaf a rich, savory flavor that pairs pe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix beef, onion, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle on a sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Lift up the short side of the waxed paper to start rolling up the meatloaf. Roll tightly, peeling back paper as you go. Seal edges in place. Transfer meatloaf to a loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Combine remaining tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; pour over meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    277 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 89mg
    • Sodium: 682mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 213mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 290mg