Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. unsliced Mozzarella cheese; 2 lb. lean ground beef; 2 eggs; 1/2 c. packaged seasoned bread crumbs; 1 c. tomato juice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. oregano; few grains pepper; 2 small onions, minced; 8 paper-thin slices boiled ham

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Grate cheese; set aside.
3
Combine beef, eggs, bread crumbs, tomato juice, salt, oregano and pepper.
4
Saute onions in a little vegetable oil until golden brown; add to meat mixture and mix well.
5
Turn out on sheet of aluminum foil and flatten into an oblong, about 1-inch thick.
6
Place ham slices on oblong, keeping them about 1-inch from edge.
7
Sprinkle grated cheese on ham.
8
Use the foil to fold meat mixture over ham and cheese, closing all openings.
9
Turn loaf from foil into a greased loaf pan.
10
Pat with fingers to fill in corners of pan and shape loaf, which will completely fill pan and be rounded slightly on top.
11
Bake 1 to 1 1/4 hours, depending on degree of doneness desired.

2600

kcal

Calories

260

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. unsliced Mozzarella cheese, 2 lb. lean ground beef, 2 eggs, 1/2 c. packaged seasoned bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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