Italian Meatloaf with Mozzarella

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

🛒 Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef

1 cup breadcrumbs

2 eggs

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for serving

2 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

How To Make Homemade Meatloaf :

Place the oats in a large bowl and add the milk. Stir to coat the oats and let sit for about 15 minutes to soak up the milk. Add in the ground beef, eggs, onion soup mix, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and pepper.
Use you hand and mix it all together working the oats into the meat.Once it’s all pulled together place it in a 9 x 9 baking pan and form into a loaf about 1 & 3/4″ thick. Place in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile make the topping by whisking the ingredients together. After 30 minutes in the oven, remove and brush with the topping and coat the sides too. Place back in the oven for 10 more minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing