Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf

This Italian-flavored meatloaf has a cheesy mozzarella center sure to please the whole family at dinnertime.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix beef, onion, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle on a sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 3

Lift up the short side of the waxed paper to start rolling up the meatloaf. Roll tightly, peeling back paper as you go. Seal edges in place. Transfer meatloaf to a loaf pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Combine remaining tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; pour over meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.