Stuffed Meatloaf

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Updated on 06/18/21
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Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 50 mins
Total: 70 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Yield: 1 loaf
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
407 Calories
21g Fat
21g Carbs
32g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 915mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 2mg 11%
Calcium 222mg 17%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 502mg 11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

For a cheesy twist on a classic staple try this stuffed meatloaf for your next family meal. Easily substitute the gruyere and mozzarella for any melting cheeses like fontina, cheddar, asiago, or gouda. Try slicing and placing on griddled bread with lettuce and pickles for a delicious meatloaf sandwich, or serve atop mashed potatoes with green vegetables on the side.

Ingredients

For the Glaze:

  • Cooking spray

  • 1/2 cup ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Meatloaf:

  • 1/4 cup ketchup

  • 2 large eggs

  • 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 1/2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef

  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped

  • 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed

  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    stuffed meatloaf ingredients
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  2. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray.

  3. Make the glaze. In a medium bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar, and garlic powder until fully incorporated.

    meatloaf brown sugar glaze ingredients in bowl
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  4. Make the meatloaf. In a large mixing bowl whisk the ketchup, eggs and Worcestershire sauce until fully incorporated.

    meatloaf ingredients in bowl
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  5. Add the meat, onion, breadcrumbs, salt, chili powder, thyme, parsley, garlic powder, and brown sugar and mix until well combined.

    breadcrumbs, meat, and onions mixed together for stuffed meatloaf
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  6. Add just a little more than half the meat to the pan and form it into a flat loaf. Make a well down the center using your fingers or a fork about an inch deep and an inch wide.

    form the meat for stuffed meatloaf in pan
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  7. Mix the Gruyere and mozzarella together then add the cheese to the well. Cover with remaining meat mixture, leaving about 1/2 inch of room around the edges to form a dome.

    stuffed meatloaf in pan pre-bake
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  8. Spread 1/4 cup of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf. Bake for 50 minutes, basting with the remaining sauce every 20 minutes.

    glaze stuffed meatloaf before baking
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  9. Once the meatloaf is cooked, remove it from the pan, slice it and serve.

    stuffed meatloaf finished
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Recipe Variations

  • For a slightly healthier version, consider substituting half the ground beef with ground chicken.
  • On the opposite end, you could amp up the flavor and extravagance by adding bacon, pancetta, or guanciale to the meat mixture. This will add saltiness and some smoky flavor to the meatloaf.