Flavorful ground beef stuffed with ooey gooey mozzarella cheese. This Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf is sure to become an instant family favorite!
This recipe has been making it’s way viral across the internet for the past 5 years. It’s a fun spin on an American classic that takes your meatloaf game to a whole new level of delicious. We’ve taken our recipe for Mom’s Classic Meatloaf and stuffed it with mozzarella cheese for an ooey gooey new family favorite.
Why does my meatloaf fall apart?
There can be many reasons why your meatloaf falls apart. The most common reason is that your meatloaf doesn’t have enough binding agents. To help your meatloaf stay together add things in like eggs and bread crumbs because they are key ingredients that bind meat and help the loaf stick together. Another reason why your meatloaf may be falling apart is that it is overcooked.
Do I have to use mozzarella? Can I make stuffed meatloaf with other types of cheese?
Fresh mozzarella cheese produces an amazing melted cheese center for cheese stuffed meatloaf. You can also use bricks of mozzarella cheese, or even shredded, but be warned that they don’t melt as well as the fresh mozzarella cheese balls do. In addition to mozzarella, you can also experiment with other types of cheese. Cheddar is always a classic choice, but feel free to be more adventurous with cheeses like pepper jack, provolone, havarti, gouda, and more!
Is it okay if my meatloaf is a little pink?
Don’t be fooled into over cooking your meatloaf just because there is a small pink spot. The color of your meatloaf will not tell you if it is done or if it is safe to eat. To tell if your meatloaf is fully cooked and safe to eat you need to take its internal temperature. For ground beef to be safe and fully cooked, it needs to reach an internal minimum temperature of 160 Fahrenheit. If your meatloaf is just a little pink but is 160 Fahrenheit, you are ready to eat.
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How long do I cook if I double the recipe ?
Just make the loaf longer rather than wider or taller and it will take the same amount of time. Close enough is good 😉
Love this meatloaf!! Made it last week for myself and my boyfriend. It didn't make it 2 days before it was all gone! Delicious! Making double this week!
Love it when people make my recipes and love them! Thanks for taking the time to come back and tell me. Makes my day!
I'm trying this recipe tonight, for my husband and I. Meatloaf in the oven right now, I had him try the sauce and he liked it, can't wait to try the actual meatloaf! Thank you for this recipe, I have a feeling it will be a repeat recipe in our home.
Yay! It's definitely a family favorite around here!
YUM! Love this recipe! I made mozzarella stuffed meatballs the other day and they were awesome. I love the idea of stuffing a meatloaf too! Can't wait to try this! 🙂
Great meatloaf Rachel! This recipe really raises the bar on meatloaf in general. So cheesy and what a flavorful zingy sauce! would love this for dinner any day of the week.
Made this for my wife who worked all day
She loved it, the kids loved it
Thank you Rachel!
Aww thanks for coming back and telling me! You sure are sweet to your wife to make her such a delish dinner!
Do you have to use wine?
It’s not actually wine. It’s red wine vinegar.
I wonder what kind of wine?
I made this for my family and they loved it! So Good, definitely recommend
Thanks for coming back to let me know! So glad they loved it!
My son has made this it is outstanding especially the sauce
I made this meat loaf, it was so moist and the cheese and sauce my husband said was much better than the tomato paste that I had been using. Will make again
That cheese, oh that cheese! You can't go wrong with cheese, right? Thanks for coming back to let me know. Makes my day!
That cheese, oh that cheese! You can't go wrong with cheese, right? Thanks for coming back to let me know. Makes my day!
What kind of red wine vinegar do you use?
Like what brand? I have Pompeian in my cabinet right now.
Just came to your page for your boiled eggs post, but found myself scrolling until I was staring at this recipe for the second day in a row! Must make this!
This is one seriously awesome meatloaf!!!
Omg this is the most delish meatloaf recipe ever!!!!
This recipe was the best THANK U SO MUCH!!! It’s a keeper and so easy
Did you use a meat loaf pan or a 9×13? I cant wrap my head around making meatloaf in a brownie pan hahaha
I make it in a 9×13 so the grease doesn’t get trapped under the meat and make a soggy bottom.
That’s always been my issue!! Thanks for the tip. Trying this tonight.
This was great…the video didn’t mention the brown sugar. I didn’t realize it until I rewatched it on my Facebook feed. I’m definitely trying it next time. Thank you
Can you make this the night before and keep it in the fridge and bake it when you get home?
Yes, that would work.
Can I use an aluminum pan instead of a glass one
Yes.
I usually make a 5lb meatloaf. How do I adjust the other measures to your recipe?
Another trick I have always used is place 2 pieces of bread in the bottom of loaf pan & they absorb all of grease.
I have been making this since 1988. My children and husband have ALWAYS loved it.
Loved it x