Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf

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Our family's favorite meatloaf is stuffed with mozzarella.

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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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Cook’s Note

I sometimes like to add extra garlic — it depends on who is coming over for dinner!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277 Calories
17g Fat
9g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 682mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 213mg 16%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 290mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.