Cheese-Filled Italian Meat Loaves

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12

Delicious Cheese-Filled Italian Meat Loaves for a hearty meal

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

600

Sugar

Fat

44g

Cheese-Filled Italian Meat Loaves are a delicious twist on a classic meatloaf recipe. The combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, and cheese make for a hearty and filling meal that is sure to satisfy. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, and can be easily customized to your liking. Serve with a side salad or some roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of pizza sauce, pepper, and egg.
3.	Divide the mixture into 18 equal portions and shape each portion around a cube of cheese, forming into a meat loaf.
4.	Place the meat loaves in a 13x9 inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
5.	To serve, top each meat loaf with additional warmed pizza sauce.

PROS

These Cheese-Filled Italian Meat Loaves are perfect for a hearty homemade meal.

They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking with different types of cheese or sauce.

CONS

This recipe contains both ground beef and Italian sausage, making it high in fat and calories.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest meal option, it does provide a good source of protein from the ground beef and Italian sausage.
The addition of cheese can offer some calcium, but should still be consumed in moderation.

	1 lb lean ground beef
	1 lb Italian sausage
	1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
	1/2 cup pizza sauce
	1/4 teaspoon pepper
	1 large egg
	3 ounces cheese , cut into 18 cubes
	pizza sauce , heated