Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
How do you make meatloaf even better? Stuff it with melted cheese and top it with marinara sauce, of course! It is kind of like eating a giant meatball, only better.
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup pesto
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Mix 2 pounds ground beef, 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, 2 eggs, and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Dump meatloaf mixture onto wrap and pat into a 9" x 13" rectangle.
- Spread the 1 cup pesto over the meatloaf mixture. Leave an inch on the long side farthest from you and the two ends. Top with 2 cups of mozzarella.
- Using the plastic wrap to help, roll the meatloaf into a log. Lightly press on the ends and along the seam to seal in the yummy goodness,
- Place on parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet, seam side down.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and top with 2 cups marinara sauce and remaining cup of mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melty.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 3mg
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