Description
This Stuffed Italian Meatloaf is a delicious twist on a classic dish, featuring a savory blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and spinach, and topped with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling and Topping:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup marinara sauce (for filling)
- ½ cup marinara sauce (for topping)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Form the meat mixture into a rectangular loaf.
- Stuff the meatloaf.
- Seal and top the meatloaf.
- Bake the meatloaf.
- Rest and serve.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Add milk, salt, and pepper, then mix until fully combined.
On a baking sheet, form the meat mixture into a rectangular loaf (about 9×12 inches).
Create a well in the center of the meatloaf and stuff with mozzarella cheese, spinach (if using), and a spoonful of marinara sauce.
Carefully fold the meat around the filling, sealing the edges to form a loaf. Spread the remaining marinara sauce on top of the meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra marinara sauce, if desired.
Notes
- For a more flavorful meatloaf, consider adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat mixture.
- Make sure to let the meatloaf rest before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Experiment with different cheese options for the filling, such as provolone or cheddar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Stuffed Italian Meatloaf, Meatloaf Recipe, Italian Meatloaf, Stuffed Meatloaf
