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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf

A cheesy Italian twist on meatloaf.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author Laura Doerr

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground pork or Italian sausage
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • pinch of red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°

  2. In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine pork, beef, panko, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes if desired. Be careful not to overmix, I like to use a fork to gently stir. Divide into 4 equal portions. Form into oval loaves.

  3. In a small bowl combine cream cheese and mozzarella cheese. Divide into four equal portions. Taking one of the meatloaves, press to make an indent into the middle, press a cheese portion into the indent, and re-form the meat around it to cover the cheese, and re-form into an oval loaf. Repeat with remaining cheese and meatloaves. Place onto a parchment lined baking dish.

  4. Spoon the marinara evenly over the meatloaves. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese, and serve with your favorite side salad or roasted veggies.

Recipe Notes

Use a ground beef with higher fat content to keep it moist. Ground pork is great, but Italian sausage, or turkey sausage would add great flavor.

Italian seasoned bread crumbs would be a good substitute if you do not have panko bread crumbs.