Best 2 Cheese Stuffed Italian Meatloaf Recipes

Are you in search of a delectable and impressive dish to tantalize your taste buds and leave your family and friends craving for more? Look no further than the hearty and flavorful cheese stuffed Italian meatloaf. This culinary masterpiece combines the richness of ground beef and pork, the savory taste of Italian seasoning, and a gooey mozzarella cheese filling, all wrapped in a blanket of tangy tomato sauce. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply seeking a comforting weeknight meal, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering cheese stuffed Italian meatloaf that is sure to become a new family favorite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHEESE-STUFFED MEATLOAF

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Cut slices of this juicy meatloaf, intensely flavored with herbs and prepared roasted peppers, to reveal a luscious center of melted cheeses.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cups soft French bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese (6 oz)
1 jar (7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce until well combined.
On large sheet of foil, shape beef mixture into 12x10-inch rectangle. Top evenly with provolone cheese, roasted peppers and olives to within 1/2 inch of edges. Starting with one 10-inch side, roll up; press seam to seal. Place seam side down in pan.
Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven; spoon remaining pizza sauce over loaf. Insert meat thermometer so bulb reaches center of loaf.
Return to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until loaf is thoroughly cooked in center and thermometer reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHEESE STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAF

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This is just one of my favorite meatloaves. New pix and slightly tweaked ingr., THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER EATTEN.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories Meatloafs

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 lb ground beef, round or sirloin
16 oz italian sausage, sweet
1/2 c celery, minced
1/2 c sweet onion, finely chopped
4 clove garlic, minced
1 c mushrooms, chopped
1/2 c crackers, finely crushed
1 c sundried tomatoes
1 Tbsp mustard, bold & spicy
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 eggs
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp black pepper
8-10 slice bacon, cut in half
2 pkg budding ham slices ( or proscutto)
6-8 oz provolone. grated
6-8 oz parmesan, grated

Steps:

1. Over low heat, using a little olive oil, saute onions, celery, & garlic till tender.
2. In a large bowl add beef, sausage, (cooled onion, celery, & garlic), mushrooms, crackers, sundried tomatoes, mustard, worchestshire, seasonings eggs.
3. Pat meat out, on a large piece of foil, into a rectangle shape. Place the ham slices from the center outward over most of the meat, leaving an ledge around the meat with nothing on it so you can seal it.
4. Place cheese ontop of ham slices.
5. Using foil as "rolling tool" start rolling meat mixture up over cheese. Seal ends well.
6. You should have a nice log when finished.
7. Place bacon strips on top, wrap foil around loaf, place in baking pan. Bake at 375 for one hour, remove foil from top and sides, bake 30 min more. Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs more browning.

Tips:

Use a lean ground beef, such as 85% lean, to prevent the meatloaf from becoming too greasy.
Mixing different types of ground meat, such as beef, pork, and veal, can add flavor and texture to the meatloaf.
Use a variety of seasonings, such as garlic, onion, basil, oregano, and thyme, to add flavor to the meatloaf.
Grate the cheese finely so that it melts evenly throughout the meatloaf.
Use a large loaf pan to prevent the meatloaf from overflowing.
Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature for the first 30 minutes to sear the outside and then reduce the temperature to finish cooking the meatloaf.
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Cheese-stuffed Italian meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its flavorful combination of ground beef, cheese, and Italian seasonings, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve it with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

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