Description
Succulent mozzarella stuffed meatloaf delivers a delightful twist on classic comfort cuisine. Melted cheese oozes through perfectly seasoned ground beef, creating a mouthwatering main dish that promises to elevate dinner with rich, satisfying flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and thoroughly blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, minced onion, crushed garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Lay out parchment paper and gently press the meat mixture into a uniform rectangular shape, ensuring consistent thickness throughout.
- Distribute mozzarella cheese down the center of the meat rectangle, leaving slight margins on the edges to facilitate rolling.
- Carefully roll the meat from one long side to the other, meticulously pinching and sealing the edges to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
- Position the rolled meatloaf into a lightly greased loaf pan or baking dish, smoothing the surface for even cooking.
- Generously spread ketchup across the top of the meatloaf, creating a tangy glaze that will caramelize during baking.
- Place in a preheated oven at 375°F and roast for 45-50 minutes, verifying doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps redistribute internal juices and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Spread mozzarella evenly to ensure every slice has gooey, melted cheese throughout the meatloaf.
- Seal the edges carefully when rolling to keep the cheese from oozing out during baking.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for those with dietary restrictions.
- Assemble the meatloaf a day in advance and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld and making dinner prep a breeze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg