Mouthwatering Stuffed Meatloaf with Cheesy Surprise Inside
A rich and comforting stuffed meatloaf filled with melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a hearty dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the meat mixture in half.
- Press half into a baking dish to form a base layer.
- Spread shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the meat layer.
- Cover with the remaining meat mixture and seal the edges.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a keto version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour.
- Use low-fat cheese to reduce calories.
- Turkey bacon can be mixed into the meat for extra flavor.
- Letting the meatloaf rest helps keep it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg