Stuffed Italian Meatloaf with Melty Mozzarella
A savory, cheesy Italian-style meatloaf stuffed with mozzarella and herbs, topped with marinara and baked to juicy, golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (or 1.5 lb beef + 0.5 lb Italian sausage)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella (or sliced)
- ½ cup marinara sauce (plus more for serving)
- Optional: sliced prosciutto, spinach, roasted peppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Sauté onion and garlic until soft; let cool.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let soak 5 minutes.
- Mix ground meat, eggs, soaked breadcrumbs, sautéed onion/garlic, Parmesan, herbs, and seasonings until just combined.
- Flatten mixture into a 10×12-inch rectangle on parchment. Layer mozzarella and optional fillings in the center.
- Roll into a log, sealing ends. Place on a baking sheet, seam-side down.
- Top with marinara sauce. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Let rest 10 minutes. Slice and serve with extra sauce.
Notes
Add sautéed spinach or roasted peppers for variety. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze slices.