Best 8 String Cheese Meat Loaf Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and creative way to use up leftover string cheese, this string cheese meatloaf recipe is sure to hit the spot. String cheese is a great way to add extra flavor and moisture to your meatloaf, and it's also a fun and easy way to get your kids involved in the cooking process. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meatloaf that the whole family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STRING CHEESE MEAT LOAF



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My daughter likes the cheese stuffed into this tasty meat loaf made with a blend of ground beef and Italian sausage. Served with a salad and sourdough bread, the meal is special enough for company. -Laura Lawrence, Salinas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 pound lean ground beef
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
3 pieces string cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic and rosemary. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. , Press half into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Place two pieces of cheese, side by side, near one end of loaf. Cut the remaining piece of cheese in half; place side by side on opposite end of loaf. Top with remaining meat mixture; press down firmly to seal., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Drizzle with the remaining spaghetti sauce; bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CHEESE-STUFFED MINI MEAT LOAVES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup Progresso® Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ fire roasted tomato cooking sauce
2 sticks (1 oz each) string cheese*
1 lb extra-lean (at least 93%) ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, stir bread crumbs and 1 cup of the cooking sauce until well mixed; let stand 5 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cut twelve 1/2-inch pieces from cheese sticks (store remaining portion of cheese stick for another use). Set aside. Add beef, egg, green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture until well mixed.
  • 3. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide beef mixture evenly among cups (cups will be very full). Push 1 piece of cheese into center of each loaf. Place muffin pan on cookie sheet to catch any spillover. Bake about 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of loaves in middle of muffin pan reads 160 degrees F (outer loaves will be done sooner).
  • 4. Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce until hot. Immediately remove loaves from muffin pan; spoon heated sauce over loaves.
  • *Regular mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, can be substituted.

CHEESE-FILLED MEAT LOAF



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Meat loaf with a cheesy center, a bacon weave on top, and a sweet pineapple glaze.

Provided by MilitantLobster

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Pork Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 slices bacon, divided
1 pound ground beef
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Chop 4 bacon strips; set remaining 4 bacon strips aside.
  • Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until bacon is browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Set chopped bacon aside.
  • Lightly mix ground beef, bread crumbs, beaten egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread meat mixture out on a piece of waxed paper, forming a rectangle about 10 inches square. Spread Cheddar cheese and cooked chopped bacon over the meat, leaving a 1/2-inch edge all around. Carefully lift an edge and roll the meat around the filling. Place into a loaf pan with the seam side down.
  • Bake meat loaf in the preheated oven until hot and beginning to brown, about 30 minutes. Mix ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Remove meat loaf from oven and place remaining 4 bacon strips onto meat loaf, weaving them together. Spread pineapple mixture over woven bacon and top of loaf.
  • Return meat loaf to oven and bake until bacon topping is crisp and pineapple mixture has baked into a glaze, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 782.8 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

DAD'S CHEESY BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF



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This is a recipe my dad has been making for years. Great for the cheese and bacon lover-- it's a huge hit with crowds, even kids! And it's a great comfort food!

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small yellow onion, diced
6 slices bacon
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
1 tablespoon ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, eggs and 2 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Mix well, then add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and onion. Set mixture aside. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with bacon, widthwise. Place half of the meat mixture across the top of the bacon. Lay 3 of the 4 pieces of Cheddar cheese across the center of the meat, lengthwise. Cover the cheese with the second half of the meat mixture and mold the meat into a loaf shape. Pull the ends of the bacon up and around the loaf. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup thinly over the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven.
  • Cut the final piece of Cheddar cheese into slices and place on top of the meat loaf. Return the meat loaf to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the meat loaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 207.1 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 945.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHEESE STUFFED MEATLOAF TO DIE FOR



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It's your basic meatloaf but kicked up! My husband hates meatloaf but when I make this he can't get enough!

Provided by serena in the kitch

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
26 -28 ounces spaghetti sauce, ragu chunky garden style is what I recommend
1 egg
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper, however much desired
wax paper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In large bowl mix beef, 1/3 cup of sauce,egg, and bread crumbs.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roll out wax paper on table and flatten mixture on it.
  • Shape into a rectangle.
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of cheese and parsley down center leaving 3/4 inch border.
  • Then roll the meatloaf like a jelly roll tightly and be sure when rolling to pull the wax paper off.
  • Press and seal the ends closed put in to pan.
  • Bake uncovered 45 minutes. Pour remaining sauce and cheese on top and bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHEESE-FILLED MEAT LOAF



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My mother's meat loaf is something special, swirled with a filling of sour cream, cheddar cheese and stuffed olives. It's the perfect centerpiece for Sunday dinner or even a festive occasion. -Susan Hansen Auburn, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup sour cream
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. On a large piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread sour cream to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese and olives. , Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling away foil while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 988mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

STRING CHEESE MEATLOAF



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From Taste of Home's Quick Cooking. I like using string cheese in this recipe because it saves me from slicing!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 lb lean ground beef
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
3 pieces mozzarella string cheese

Steps:

  • in bowl, combine 1/2 c spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, galric and rosemary.
  • Crumble meat over mixture and mix well.
  • Presss half into greased 8x4x2" loaf pan.
  • Place two pieces of cheese, side by side, near one end of loaf.
  • Cut the remaining piece of cheese in half.
  • Place side by side on opposite end of loaf.
  • Top with remaining meat mixture.
  • Press down firmly to seal.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 for 1 and 1/4 to 1 and 1/2 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a meat themometer reads 160°F
  • Drain.
  • Drizzle with the remaining spaghetti sauce.
  • Bake 10 minutes longer.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

MEATLOAF WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE



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Provided by Alex Ward

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 extra-large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dry rosemary leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
2 cups canned beef bouillon
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 1/2 pounds ground beef (round or sirloin), broken into pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, parsley, mustard, ketchup and bouillon and mix until well blended. Add the celery, onion and cheese and mix again. Add the ground beef, red pepper and bread crumbs and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into a loaf approximately 14 inches long and 3 inches high. Slide the loaf onto a jellyroll pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until brown and a crust forms on the outside.
  • Remove from the oven and cut into thick slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 387, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 717 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right string cheese: Use a string cheese that is firm and not too soft. This will help it hold its shape during cooking.
  • Use a lean ground beef: A lean ground beef will help to reduce the amount of grease in the meatloaf.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables such as chopped onion, celery, and carrots can add flavor and texture to the meatloaf.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: A flavorful sauce can help to enhance the taste of the meatloaf. Try using a barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, or ketchup.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: Cooking the meatloaf at a low temperature will help to prevent it from drying out.

Conclusion:

String cheese meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover string cheese and ground beef. The meatloaf is moist and flavorful, and the string cheese adds a gooey, cheesy center. Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.

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