Description
Indulge in the savory flavors of this Stuffed Italian Meatloaf, a delicious twist on a classic dish. Packed with ground beef, Italian sausage, and gooey mozzarella, this meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix meatloaf ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, parsley, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Form meatloaf: On a baking sheet, shape the meat mixture into a rectangle. Create a well in the center and stuff with mozzarella, spinach, and marinara sauce.
- Enclose filling: Fold the meat around the filling, sealing the edges to form a loaf.
- Add toppings: Spread marinara sauce on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Italian, Meatloaf, Stuffed, Dinner, Comfort Food
