Cheesy Stuffed Italian Meatloaf – A Comfort Food Classic with a Gourmet Twist
Indulge in the savory delight of Cheesy Stuffed Italian Meatloaf – A Comfort Food Classic with a Gourmet Twist. This dish brings together tender ground beef, gooey mozzarella cheese, and fresh spinach, all wrapped in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this meatloaf is as impressive as it is delicious. With its flavorful filling and stunning presentation, it’s bound to be a hit at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 cups marinara sauce, plus extra for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- Spread half of the meat mixture into the baking dish in a rectangular shape.
- Layer with half of the mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, and half of the marinara sauce.
- Cover with remaining meat mixture and seal edges well.
- Top with the rest of the marinara sauce and bake for 45–50 minutes until cooked through.
- Add remaining mozzarella on top and bake for another 5–10 minutes until melted.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with extra marinara sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg