Description
Stuffed Italian Meatloaf filled with mozzarella, marinara, and spinach for a hearty family dinner packed with savory flavor.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1/2 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup marinara sauce (topping)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan, seasoning, parsley, milk, salt, and pepper.
3. Form mixture into a 9×12 inch rectangle on baking sheet.
4. Create a well and add mozzarella, spinach, and marinara.
5. Fold meat over filling and seal edges.
6. Spread marinara on top and sprinkle Parmesan.
7. Bake 45-55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
8. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Seal edges well to prevent cheese leaks.
Let rest before slicing for clean cuts.
Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Stuffed Italian Meatloaf, ground beef meatloaf, melted cheese meatloaf, savory meatloaf, hearty family dinner