Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf
Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf features tender, herbed beef wrapped around a gooey mozzarella core, finished with a tangy tomato-oregano glaze and a touch of Parmesan. It’s savory, cheesy, and comforting—perfect for a cozy family dinner or a hearty Sunday meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper. Press the mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle on a sheet of waxed paper. Scatter the mozzarella cheese over the top.
- 3
Lift the short side of the waxed paper to begin rolling the meatloaf. Roll it tightly, peeling back the paper as you go. Pinch the edges to seal. Move the meatloaf to a loaf pan.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Stir together the remaining tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; pour it over the meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes more. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 409.1 kcal High 20%
- Protein 28.54 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 12.32 g 4%
- Total Fat 27.85 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 12.88 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.09 mg High 41%
- Sodium 515.62 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 307.98 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 2.24 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 127.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 103.23 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 1.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Dried Oregano, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 409.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf?
- It is an Italian meatloaf recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Dried Oregano, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 409.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf healthy?
- Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 409.1 calories and 28.54 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 515.62 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.88 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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