Cheese and Mushroom-Stuffed Meatloaf

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 ozs sliced mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 egg, beaten to blend
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp sage
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are golden-brown and liquid evaporates, about 8-9 minutes. Cool.

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

3. Mix beef and everything else but cheese. Turn out onto large square of plastic wrap. Pat into 9 x 12 inch rectangle. Spread mushroom filling over rectangle, leaving a ½ inch border on all sides. Cover mushrooms with cheese.

4. Starting at one short end, roll up jelly roll fashion. Take time and lovingly pat it into a compact shape to fit into your loaf pan - this will ensure that it doesn't crack as it bakes. Arrange seam side down in 9 x 5 inch loaf pan (Can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate) Bake until loaf shrinks from sides of pan and browns, about 1 hour. Pour off any drippings. Gently turn out loaf and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes: New favorite meatloaf. Just delicious. Didn't roll out the meatloaf as directed - put half of meat in pan, topped with mushrooms and cheese, then topped wtih rest of meat.

Yum, yum, yum!