Little Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaves Recipes

CHEESE-STUFFED MINI MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, stir bread crumbs and 1 cup of the cooking sauce until well mixed; let stand 5 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, cut twelve 1/2-inch pieces from cheese sticks (store remaining portion of cheese stick for another use). Set aside. Add beef, egg, green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture until well mixed.
• 3. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide beef mixture evenly among cups (cups will be very full). Push 1 piece of cheese into center of each loaf. Place muffin pan on cookie sheet to catch any spillover. Bake about 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of loaves in middle of muffin pan reads 160 degrees F (outer loaves will be done sooner).
• 4. Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce until hot. Immediately remove loaves from muffin pan; spoon heated sauce over loaves.
• *Regular mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, can be substituted.

MINI STUFFED MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix ground beef, oats, onion, salt, pepper and egg with hands or spoon. Using 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop beef mixture into each muffin cup; press into cup.
• Make indentation in center of mixture in each cup. Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese into each indentation. Top each with 1 tablespoon desired topping.
• Bake 35 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F. Remove from muffin cups. If desired, top with additional topping before serving.

ITALIAN MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix beef, onion, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle on a sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
• Lift up the short side of the waxed paper to start rolling up the meatloaf. Roll tightly, peeling back paper as you go. Seal edges in place. Transfer meatloaf to a loaf pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Combine remaining tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; pour over meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MINI MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine egg, milk, oats, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; stir until well combined. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow oats to absorb liquid. Add onion and ground beef, mixing well. Grabbing baseball-sized portions, form mixture into six small meatloaves (the loaves will shrink slightly as they bake). Stuff each portion with a string cheese half, forming meat mixture around cheese. Place onto prepared baking sheet.
• In a separate small bowl, stir together ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spoon evenly over each loaf.
• Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
• Enjoy!

CHEESE-STUFFED MINI MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F In large bowl, stir bread crumbs and 1 cup of the cooking sauce until well mixed; let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut twelve 1/2-inch pieces from cheese sticks (store remaining portion of cheese stick for another use). *Regular mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, can be substituted. Set aside. Add beef, egg, green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture until well mixed.
• Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide beef mixture evenly among cups (cups will be very full). Push 1 piece of cheese into center of each loaf. Place muffin pan on cookie sheet to catch any spillover. Bake about 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of loaves in middle of muffin pan reads 160°F (outer loaves will be done sooner).
• Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce until hot. Immediately remove loaves from muffin pan; spoon heated sauce over loaves.

MOZZARELLA STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Combine beef, sausage, bread crumbs, sauce, pepper, and egg in medium bowl.
• Cut cheese into either 6 large cubes or 18 small cubes.
• Form meat mixture into 6 seperate loaves.
• Insert either 1 large cube or 3 small cubes into each loaf.
• You may have to reshape loaf around cheese.
• Put loaves onto ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes (depending on thickness) or until loaves are no longer pink in the middle.
• Don't worry if some of the cheese comes out during the baking-it happens.
• Serve with extra suace if you want.