Mozzarella Meat Loaf Recipes

MOZZARELLA MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Combine beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt and oregano, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains; drain. , Spoon pizza sauce over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese slices. return to oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. , Meanwhile, if desired, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter; arrange on top of meat loaf. Sprinkle with parsley if desire.

ITALIAN MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix beef, onion, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle on a sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
• Lift up the short side of the waxed paper to start rolling up the meatloaf. Roll tightly, peeling back paper as you go. Seal edges in place. Transfer meatloaf to a loaf pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Combine remaining tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; pour over meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

MOZZARELLA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• You can use a combination of ground meats.
• I like a combination of beef, pork and veal.
• Combine ground meats, bread crumbs, egg, onions, salt and oregano with 1/2 cup ketchup in a bowl.
• Mixing well.
• Pat meat mixture flat onto a 9" X 13" piece of waxed paper.
• Sprinkle the meat with cheese, mushrooms, bacon, and parsley.
• Roll, as for a jelly roll, using the waxed paper to help you start to roll.
• Sealing edge and ends.
• Rolling the meat is a little tricky, but if there is a break in the meat just smooth over with your fingers.
• it will still taste great.
• With a little practice you will be a pro.
• Use the waxed paper to transfer the meat loaf to a 9" X 13" pan.
• Place seam side down.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Pour off drippings.
• Spoon remaining ketchup over loaf.
• At this time I like to garnish the meat loaf with sliced black olives, or onion slices and a sprinkling of parsley.
• Or you can place bell pepper slices on the meat.
• Bake for 30 minutes longer.
• Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
• *Ifyou want a really Italian tasting meat loaf use spaghetti sauce.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a glass baking pan (9x13) with a nonstick cooking spray. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the bottom of the pan. Spread with a spoon.

SPINACH MOZZARELLA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• In a bowl, mix the beef, spinach, bread crumbs, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and eggs. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Top with remaining cheese to serve.

MOZZARELLA MEAT LOAF WELLINGTON

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/3 cup spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese and parsley to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side and peeling foil away while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour; drain. Unroll crescent dough; seal seams and perforations. Drape dough over meat loaf to cover the top, sides and ends; seal ends. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 1 minute longer. Let stand for 5 minutes., Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meat loaf to a serving platter. Serve with remaining spaghetti sauce.

MOZZARELLA STUFFED MINI MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a muffin pan.
• Mix all ingredients except mozzarella and marinara in a large bowl.
• Once mixed, create a ball of meat mixture and press a cube of mozzarella into it. Cover with equal amounts of the meat mixture.
• Repeat until all meat is used up, (you want the balls to fit into a muffin pan).
• Place mini meatloaves into greased muffin pans and top with marinara sauce.
• Cook in the oven for 19-20 minutes or until they reach 165°F internally.