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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Did this in a smoker with a basket weave blanket. Unbelievable
I love this meatloaf so much and so do folks that don’t like meatloaf! I make it pretty much as written, though I do add sauteed onions, bc I just think they enhance everything. I have also found it’s better if you just use regular 80/20 ground beef IMO. Might need to add an egg if not lean ground beef. I usually do. The glaze is like one I’ve used for years, so I knew that would be Delish and not something I would skip. Like I said, you know it’s good when people who are meatloaf averse like it.
Great Meatloaf, made this tonight. Loved the glaze, the meatloaf was SO moist and delicious. Only thing I would change is to cut the Oregano in half, was a little too strong for my taste.
Definitely making this again!
I add andouille sausage in the center also… this is my go to meatloaf and my husband’s favorite
I will never make another meatloaf recipe again, my family and friends love this dish so much! Comes out perfect every time, made exactly according to the recipe!