Best 7 Italian Cheese Loaf Recipes

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Italian cheese loaf is a delicious and savory dish that is perfect for any occasion. This flavorful bread is made with a combination of cheeses, herbs, and spices, and it is often served with a side of marinara sauce. Whether you are looking for an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course, Italian cheese loaf is sure to please. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, this dish is a favorite among Italian food lovers everywhere.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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A strong tasting cheese bread.

Provided by roger russell

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ cups warm water
3 cups bread flour
½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
  • Select White Bread or Basic cycle. Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 337.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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People are astounded to learn I make this savory Italian bread from scratch in less that an hour. With this recipe from my brother-in-law, warm slices are a delicious and easy alternative to garlic toast. I'll sometimes use this bread as a snack or appetizer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon canola oil
TOPPING:
1/4 to 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Beat in water and oil until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. , Punch dough down; place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan and pat into a 12-in. circle. Brush with salad dressing. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ITALIAN CHEESE LOAF



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Here's a deliciously different sandwich. It's yummy warm from the oven or off the grill at a cookout. The cheesy filling is complemented by a mix of garden-fresh ingredients and crusty bread. I usually serve it with a salad and onion rings. -Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut top half off loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out both halves of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , Combine remaining ingredients. Spoon into bottom half of bread, mounding as necessary; replace top. Wrap in foil. Bake until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ITALIAN MEAT LOAF



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A simple, Italian-spiced meatloaf that even those tired of the regular meatloaf will love!

Provided by RACHRION

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 179.4 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 744.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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

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

ITALIAN CHEESE-STUFFED MEATLOAF



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MMMM Meatloaf and cheese meet in this delicious comfort food meal!! My boys said this is the best meatloaf ever!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 cups soft french breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce or 1 (8 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese (or 6 ounces sliced)
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/4 cup chopped black olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375º. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in ground beef, crumbs, parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 CUP PIZZA SAUCE until well combined.
  • On large sheet of foil, shape beef into 12x10 inch rectangle.
  • Top evenly with provolone, 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.
  • Return to oven, bake 15-20 minutes longer or until loaf is thoroughly cooked in center and thermometer reads 160º. This may take longer, so please use the thermometer!
  • Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with additional heated sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.5, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 1164.6, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 31.9

ITALIAN PEPPERONI MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Italian Pepperoni Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NEVILLE

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small tomatoes, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
1/2 small green pepper, diced
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 large eggs
2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce (for topping)
1 1/2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
25 pepperoni slices, diced
15 pepperoni slices (for topping)
1/4 cup canned mushroom, diced
36 saltine crackers (1 sleeve, crushed)
1/4 teaspoon Italian spices
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Line a 13x9 1/2 inches baking dish with foil.
  • Mix all ingredients, except toppings, in large mixing bowl.
  • Form into a loaf, and bake for 45 minute.
  • Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, pepperoni slices and cheese.
  • Bake for 15 more minute or until cheese starts to brown.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: Use a cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan. Avoid using hard cheeses like Parmesan.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and spices will give your cheese loaf the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cheese loaf tough.
  • Bake the cheese loaf until it is golden brown: This will ensure that the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the cheese loaf cool slightly before slicing: This will help to prevent the cheese from oozing out.

Conclusion:

Italian cheese loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With its combination of melted cheese, herbs, and spices, Italian cheese loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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