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Whole Italian stuffed meatloaf logs topped with melted golden mozzarella cheese, sprinkled with chopped parsley and baked to a rich, golden-brown crust.

Italian Stuffed Meatloaf

Italian stuffed meatloaf with mozzarella cheese center, herbs, and marinara glaze that transforms ground beef into restaurant-quality comfort food.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Resting Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 445kcal
Cost: $16-20

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan (Greased)
  • Large mixing bowls (For meat mixture)
  • Sharp knife (For dicing onions)
  • Cutting board (For prep work)
  • Meat thermometer (For doneness)
  • Measuring cups (Various sizes)
  • Aluminum foil (For covering)

Ingredients

Meatloaf Mixture

  • 1 lb Ground beef - 85/15 lean
  • 0.5 lb Ground pork
  • 6 oz Mozzarella cheese - Cubed
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese - Grated
  • 0.75 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 medium Yellow onion - Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh basil - Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 cup Marinara sauce - For glazing
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - Extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine ground meats, parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, herbs, and seasonings
  • Let meat mixture stand 10 minutes for breadcrumbs to absorb moisture
  • Press half meat mixture in pan, add mozzarella, top with remaining meat
  • Shape and seal edges to completely enclose cheese filling
  • Brush top with olive oil, then marinara sauce for golden finish
  • Cook at 350°F for 45-55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F
  • Let stand 10 minutes before slicing to set juices and cheese
  • Slice and garnish with fresh parsley, serve with extra marinara

Notes

You can substitute ground pork with Italian sausage or adjust herbs based on availability. Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 445kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 26g (40%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 145mg (48%) | Sodium: 885mg (38%) | Potassium: 485mg (14%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 865IU (17%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 285mg (29%) | Iron: 3.2mg (18%)