Delicious Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork (optional, for extra juiciness)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheese of choice)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
3. Flatten the meat mixture onto a piece of parchment paper, forming a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the center, leaving about an inch from the edges.
5. Carefully roll the meat mixture into a loaf, sealing the edges to enclose the cheese.
6. Transfer to the baking sheet and shape into a meatloaf.
7. In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread over the top of the meatloaf.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F/70°C).
9. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.