Cheese Filled Italian Meat Loaves

Transform your weeknight dinners with these hearty and delicious Cheese Filled Italian Meat Loaves! Bursting with the comforting flavors of ground beef, ground pork, and Italian seasonings, these individual-sized meat loaves feature a gooey, melty mozzarella cheese center that will delight everyone at the table. Topped with rich marinara sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this recipe is the perfect marriage of savory and indulgent. Simple to prepare and baked to perfection in just under an hour, these meat loaves are ideal for busy nights or when you're craving a cozy, homestyle meal. Serve them with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a crisp side salad for a complete Italian-inspired feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (85% lean)
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese (block, cubed)
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well integrated.

Step 3

Divide the meat mixture evenly into four portions. Flatten each portion into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick in the palm of your hand or on a flat surface.

Step 4

Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center of each flattened portion. Gently fold the meat mixture around the cheese to completely encase it, forming a loaf shape. Ensure there are no gaps or openings to prevent the cheese from leaking during cooking.

Step 5

Place the prepared meat loaves on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.

Step 6

Bake the meat loaves in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spoon marinara sauce evenly over the top of each loaf.

Step 7

Return the meat loaves to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the meat is fully cooked.

Step 8

Remove the meat loaves from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm with additional marinara sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1276.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2573.2

Total Fat 172.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 870.9mg	0%
Sodium 5800.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 200.3g	0%

Vitamin D 133.0IU	0%
Calcium 1504.1mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1478.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 9.7%