Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe

Stuffed meatloaf is loaded with mozzarella cheese and seasoned to perfection! It’s stuffed with 2 different types of cheeses, leaving you in savory food heaven with mozzarella meatloaf. This cheese-stuffed meatloaf recipe is also quick and easy for you to enjoy any day. Just pop it in the oven and go! It’s cooked to perfection and even better when paired with my garlic mashed potatoes and string beans! Sounds like we have a winner for Sunday dinner.

Why Will You Love This Recipe Mozzarella Meatloaf?

• Flavor– When I say that this stuffed meatloaf is bursting with flavor, I am not kidding. The Italian seasoning, along with the homemade meatloaf sauce, takes this stuffed meatloaf to the next level!

• Leftovers– If you are lucky enough to have some of this delicious meatloaf left over the next day. I promise it will taste just as good if you follow the instructions.

• Pairs well- This stuffed meatloaf pairs well with my garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. Also, try my easy hamburger steak with gravy and onions.

Ingredients For Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe?

The full list of ingredients for this mozzarella meatloaf is in the recipe card below.

The ingredients could be right in your home. The seasonings are easy to find. I know we all can appreciate a quick recipe with easy-to-find ingredients.

• Seasonings– The seasonings in this stuffed meatloaf recipe are a definite game changer. They are basic, but they pack a punch! The seasonings are garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

• Onions– I used sweet onions in this recipe to give it a slightly sweet flavor but not too overpowering. You can also use white or yellow onions. It’s completely up to you.

• Eggs– The eggs in this cheese-stuffed meatloaf help the meat not to dry out in the oven but stay nice and tender.

• Honey BBQ Sauce– I love the tanginess of adding BBQ sauce. It’s not an overpowering taste but just right.

• Worcestershire Sauce- Great when paired with honey BBQ sauce. The two work hand and hand.

• Mozzarella Cheese– This is the second star of the show. I would suggest fresh mozzarella if you want that mind-blowing cheese pull.

The complete list of ingredients and measurements is listed in the recipe card below.

How To Make Stuffed Meatloaf?

Making the mozzarella meatloaf is simple and easy. I saw this recipe on Betty Crocker’s website. I just placed my spin on things. Here are the steps:

1)The first thing I will always recommend is gathering all your ingredients. This makes things easy when you begin cooking this cheese-stuffed meatloaf, ensuring you won’t leave any ingredients out. Next, Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2) Add your ground beef to a mixing bowl. Next, add your seasonings, onion, bell pepper, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, and BBQ sauce. Once you have all the ingredients in the bowl, mix everything well.

3)Transfer your meat to a baking dish. Next, start forming your meatloaf into a football-like shape, leaving a small 4-inch hole in the middle.

4)Lay the cheese in the hole you created in the meatloaf. Now you want to start working your hands through the meatloaf to ensure all the cheese is covered. Sit to the side and start preparing your sauce.

 5)In a separate bowl add your ketchup, brown sugar, and honey BBQ in a bowl. Mix well.

6)Lather that half of the mixture over your uncooked meatloaf. Cover and place your ground beef in a preheated 350-degree oven for 40 minutes.

7)Once you have done that, remove the meatloaf from the oven and lather the remaining meatloaf sauce over the meatloaf. Lastly, place the stuffed meatloaf back in the oven for 15 minutes. Take it out of the oven, allow it to rest for 5 minutes, and enjoy your mozzarella-stuffed meatloaf!

Substitutions/Variations

Vegan- You can go vegan with this recipe using vegan meat like impossible meat.

Veggies-You can bake in veggies such as spinach, colorful bell peppers, and chopped mushrooms, to name a few.

Bacon– A game changer. Add some cooked bacon to the mixture of this mozzarella stuffed meatloaf. Don’t overcook the bacon

Breadcrumbs- You can use regular oats or panko bread crumbs if you don’t have Italian breadcrumbs.

Faqs/Questions

Can I substitute the ground beef?

I used ground beef for this recipe, but you don’t have to. You can use ground turkey meat, and I promise you that if you season this meatloaf recipe with the same seasonings I listed above, it will taste just the same. Just remember that turkey meat will become dry after a while. So, it may become tough when it comes down to reheating this stuffed meatloaf.

Why do you put bread crumbs in your mozzarella meatloaf?

The breadcrumbs aid in helping with absorbing all the juices from this succulent meatloaf.

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