Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf Italiano

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 c. marinara sauce, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 c. Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 t. dried rosemary
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb. ground Italian pork sausage
• 3 pieces string cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic and
rosemary. Add beef and sausage; mix well.

Press half of mixture into a greased 8"x4" loaf pan. Place 2 pieces string cheese, side-by-side, near one end of loaf. Cut remaining piece of string cheese in half; place pieces side-by-side at opposite end of loaf.

Top with remaining beef mixture; press down firmly to seal.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours; drain. Spoon remaining sauce over loaf.

Bake an 10 additional minutes; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 6.