Mozzarella Meatloaf Food

SUN-DRIED TOMATO MEATLOAF WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, carrots, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, oregano, eggs, garlic, onion, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Stir together the brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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MOZZARELLA STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a glass baking pan (9x13) with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, milk, and worcestershire sauce. Knead until combined.
• Divide meat in half. Shape one half of the meat into the bottom half of the loaf and place in prepared pan. Place mozzarella slices down the center, leaving 1/2 inch around the ends and sides. Shape remaining half of meat as the top half of the loaf, sealing the edges. This is a free-form loaf so it doesn't need to be perfect.
• In a small mixing bowl whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Pour half of this mixture over the meatloaf, reserving the remaining half for later.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
• After 45 minutes, remove from oven and pour the remaining sauce over the loaf. Increase temperature to 400 degrees and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
• Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

SPINACH MOZZARELLA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• In a bowl, mix the beef, spinach, bread crumbs, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and eggs. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Top with remaining cheese to serve.

ITALIAN MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

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

MOZZARELLA MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Combine beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt and oregano, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains; drain. , Spoon pizza sauce over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese slices. return to oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. , Meanwhile, if desired, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter; arrange on top of meat loaf. Sprinkle with parsley if desire.

LITTLE MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
• Break the meatloaf mixture into a large bowl and use your hands to lightly work in the onion, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper until evenly mixed. Take care not to overwork the mixture.
• Space the pancetta slices, if using, a few inches apart on the prepared pan and put the cutter on top of 1 piece. Divide the meatloaf mixture into 4 equal portions. Press a piece of cheese into the center and then press the meat around it to enclose it completely. Put a portion in the cutter and press gently so that it covers the pancetta evenly, and makes a neat, flat disk. Repeat with the remaining meatloaf mix to make 4 little loaves. Remove the cutter.
• Whisk the glaze ingredients in a small bowl, and then spread about 1 tablespoon of the mixture over the top and sides of each meatloaf. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes more. To serve, ladle some hot marinara sauce into the centers of 4 plates, and set the meatloaves on top.

MOZZARELLA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven 375 degrees. Grease or spray a large, glass bread dish or an oblong glass or aluminum dish (9x12). Mix ingredients and place on top of wax paper on the counter. Shape into a rectangle. Drain mushrooms and sprinkle evenly over hamburger. Distribute shredded mozarella on top of the mushrooms, and press gently into the meat.
• 2. Lift wax paper with both hands on short side and roll until you reach the other end. Wet hands and tuck in the ends and seal. Lift wax paper and slide into dish so seam side is on bottom of dish.
• 3. Cook for 1/2 hour. Remove and drain any grease off. Take remainder of tomato sauce and pour evenly over top of meatloaf. Bake for 1/2 hour more.
• 4. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove meatloaf to a serving platter (I use two spatulas). Slice and serve. Deliciosi!!!

MEATLOAF MUFFINS STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F degrees.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ Ketchup Glaze ingredients. Taste and adjust with more brown sugar for sweeter or more hot sauce for spicer. Set aside.
• Add roughly chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, carrot and garlic cloves to your food processor and finely chop. Add to large bowl along with the remaining Meatball Muffin ingredients and mix until well combined.**
• Line a 12-muffin tin with muffin liners and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, fill measuring cup, add a mozzarella piece to the center and roll into a ball and place in muffin liner. Repeat until muffin tin is filled.
• Evenly top each meatloaf muffin with BBQ Ketchup Glaze.
• Bake Meatloaf Muffins at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center (but not the cheese) reads 165 degrees F. If you don't own a thermometer, cut open 1 muffin to ensure it is cooked all the way through. Continue to cook if meatloaf is not fully cooked through.
• Let stand 5 minutes then serve warm.

MOZZARELLA STUFFED BACON WRAPPED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (convection ovens to 320°F). Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan first with parchment paper and then with 2/3 of the bacon, leaving an overhang. OR line a rimmed baking sheet with baking parchment and lay 2/3 of the bacon on top if you want to bake without a pan.
• Make meat mix: Mix ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, mustard and spices in a large bowl (I use a handheld mixer with the hook attachment to do this).
• Shape meatloaf: Shape a long log with 2/3 of the meat mixture and fit it inside the loaf pan (OR on top of the bacon on the baking sheet, if baking without a loaf pan). Make a crease down the middle and add the mozzarella cheese to it. Cover with the remaining meat mixture. Fold the bacon overhang on top and cover entirely with the remaining 1/3 of bacon. Spread with 1/3 of the barbecue sauce.
• Bake: Bake in the middle of the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Spread with another 1/3 of the barbecue sauce. Continue baking for another 20 minutes, then spread with the remaining sauce right as it comes out of the oven. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. If you baked in a loaf pan, VERY CAREFULLY drain it before removing from the pan (depending on your meat/bacon, a lot of juices can accumulate).

MOZZARELLA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• You can use a combination of ground meats.
• I like a combination of beef, pork and veal.
• Combine ground meats, bread crumbs, egg, onions, salt and oregano with 1/2 cup ketchup in a bowl.
• Mixing well.
• Pat meat mixture flat onto a 9" X 13" piece of waxed paper.
• Sprinkle the meat with cheese, mushrooms, bacon, and parsley.
• Roll, as for a jelly roll, using the waxed paper to help you start to roll.
• Sealing edge and ends.
• Rolling the meat is a little tricky, but if there is a break in the meat just smooth over with your fingers.
• it will still taste great.
• With a little practice you will be a pro.
• Use the waxed paper to transfer the meat loaf to a 9" X 13" pan.
• Place seam side down.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Pour off drippings.
• Spoon remaining ketchup over loaf.
• At this time I like to garnish the meat loaf with sliced black olives, or onion slices and a sprinkling of parsley.
• Or you can place bell pepper slices on the meat.
• Bake for 30 minutes longer.
• Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
• *Ifyou want a really Italian tasting meat loaf use spaghetti sauce.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Line a standard rimmed sheet pan with foil. Spray with nonstick baking spray; set pan aside.
• Using a large skillet, add olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion, celery and bell pepper; cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
• Using a large bowl, add onion mixture, ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Italian seasonings and egg; stir until just combined.
• Place a 4" round cookie cutter on the prepared pan. (Note: If you don't have a 4" round cutter, you can also use a tuna can with the top and bottom removed.)
• Divide the meatloaf mixture into 7 equal parts. Working with one portion at a time, wrap meatloaf around one of the squares of mozzarella. Note: Take care to wrap the cheese entirely so it doesn't melt out while baking! Gently press mixture into the cookie cutter on the tray. Remove the cookie cutter and repeat process with the remaining portions of meatloaf.
• Using a small mixing bowl, combine all Glaze ingredients (ketchup, mustard, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce). Spread mixture evenly on top of meatloaves.
• Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F. Reduce temperature to 325°F and continue baking for 15-20 more minutes, or until internal temperature of meatloaf reaches 160°F.
• {Optional} Garnish with chopped Italian parsley and serve over hot marinara sauce.

MOZZARELLA MUSHROOM MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine meat, toast, egg, minced onion and oregano with 3/4 c tomato sauce in large mixing bowl. Mix well.
• Pat mixture in a 9X13 pan lined with wax paper.
• Sprinkle cheese and mushrooms in the middle.
• Roll up to form the meatloaf. Make sure to seal the seam as tight as you can to prevent the cheese from running out when cooking.
• Place in pan seam side down.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• Add remaining tomato sauce and bake 30 minutes more or until done.

MOZZARELLA STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set a wire rack in the baking sheet and cover the wire rack with foil. Poke holes in the foil (between the wires) so the meat juices can drip onto the rimmed baking sheet. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large skillet, set over medium heat, add the oil and onion. Cook about 5-6 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is translucent and has softened.
• Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds until bloomed and fragrant. Remove from the heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, basil oregano, salt, pepper, Parmesan and milk (or tomato sauce), and sautéed onion/garlic mixture. Mix until well combined.
• Add the ground chuck and mix gently with a fork or clean hands until ingredients are incorporated. Add the mozzarella pearls and use your hands to gently combine. (SEE NOTE) Try not to over mix or the meatloaf will end up dense.
• Divide the mixture into 2 portions and form each portion into a loaf. Set the loaves on the wire rack of the prepared pan (about 3 inches apart) and cover each loaf with a thin layer of spaghetti sauce.
• Set on the middle rack of the oven and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
• Spread an additional 2-3 tablespoons sauce over each loaf and bake an additional 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer and the juices run clear.
• Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes before cutting.
• Serve on a bed of spaghetti and top with spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella and chopped parsley.
• Enjoy!

MOZZARELLA STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Add all of the meatloaf ingredients to a large bowl except for the mozzarella cheese and the pesto. Mix by hand until all ingredients are well combined.
• Divide the mixture into two and place half of it onto a foil-lined baking sheet or in a large baking dish. Pat the meat mixture until it is in a 9 x 5-inch square rectangle shape. Make the outside edges slightly raised and the middle slightly depressed to make room for the cheese and pesto.
• Place the mozzarella cheese slices down the center of the meat, making sure none of it reaches the outside ½-inch. Pour the pesto sauce over the cheese slices.
• Add the remaining half of the meat mixture to the top of the cheese and pesto and form it into a log shape. Pay close attention to the edges to ensure they are completely sealed so no cheese can escape.
• Mix together the glaze ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and spread half of it over the top of the meatloaf.
• Cover the pan with a piece of foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
• Remove the foil and spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf. Return it to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes. You'll know it's done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
• Let the meatloaf rest for 20 minutes before slicing in and serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Enjoy!