Stuffed Meatloaf
A delicious twist on a classic dish filled with melted cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder To taste
- ½ teaspoon Salt To taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning To taste
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Onion, chopped
- ¼ cup Green Pepper, chopped
- 1 count Egg
- 1 tablespoon Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ cup Milk
- 2 to 3 slices Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Sharp Shredded Cheese
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Honey BBQ Sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, add your ground beef.
- Add in all of your ingredients: garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, egg, honey BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and milk.
- Mix everything together well using your hands.
- Shape the prepared meat mixture into a football-like shape.
- Press the center to create a 4-inch hole.
- Add the mozzarella cheese inside the hole and cover it by carefully shaping the meat around it.
Cooking
- In a separate bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and honey BBQ sauce to create the meatloaf sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the shaped meatloaf in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until fully cooked.
Notes
To store leftovers, let the stuffed meatloaf cool completely. Place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. It can last in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze it wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 3 months.