Individual Mozzarella Stuffed Italian Meatloaf
Individual Mozzarella Stuffed Italian Meatloaves are a game-changer for anyone who loves a comforting yet elevated meal. Seasoned ground beef is stuffed with mozzarella and topped with your favorite spaghetti sauce to create a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- ½ cup Italian Bread Crumbs
- ¼ cup diced white onion - or 3 tablespoons of dried minced onion flakes
- ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large egg - beaten
- 2 cloves of garlic - minced.
- 1 Tablespoon of dried parsley flakes.
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste - about ¼ teaspoon of each.
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 2 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks-cut in half.
- 2 cups Store bought Pasta Sauce
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil as garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onions, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, cloves, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions, then form each portion into an oval. Use your finger to press an indentation into the center of each loaf lengthwise, then place a halved cheese stick inside the indentation. Close the meat around the cheese stick.
- Place each mini loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon 2 tablespoons of pasta sauce over each mini loaf. Bake in preheated oven for 22-25 minutes each or until an internal temperature of 160°F is achieved. Top with more warm pasta sauce, sprinkle with parsley or chopped basil and cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 1288mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
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