Fresh Basil and Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Fresh Basil and Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1 pound ground pork

1 medium onion

coarsely chopped

1 cup chopped mushrooms

5 cloves garlic

crushed and chopped

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

3 eggs

beaten

2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

5 slices multigrain bread

chopped

1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese

sliced

8 leaves fresh basil

or more to taste

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine beef pork onion mushrooms and garlic in a large bowl. Sprinkle parsley oregano salt and pepper over the mixture; mix well. Pour in eggs and add tomatoes and bread; gently combine to evenly distribute all ingredients.

Step 3

Lay a sheet of parchment paper on the counter. Gently press meat mixture into a 14x16-inch rectangle about 1-inch thick. Place mozzarella slices and basil leaves on top in 2 rows. Leave a 3-inch border along 1 horizontal side.

Step 4

Roll meat mixture into a loaf by lifting one side of the parchment and gently folding it over itself. Press ends and seam to seal.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until meatloaf is no longer pink in the center about 1 hour. Remove from oven cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Information

Fresh Basil and Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 385.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.6g 57%

Carbohydrates: 8.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 25.9g 40%

Saturated Fat: 12.1g 61%

Cholesterol: 141.5mg 47%

Vitamin A Iu: 1028.6IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 12.4mg 21%

Folate: 32.5mcg 8%

Calcium: 259mg 26%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 32.6mg 12%

Potassium: 388.3mg 11%

Sodium: 200.7mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 233.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.