Mozzarella Mushroom Meatloaf

Submitted by KaraRN

"This is a family favorite of mine. My mom used to make this for our family when I was growing up. My DH don't eat the meat and cheese thing, so I have been craving this, which gave me the idea to post it here for someone else to enjoy since I can't! Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground chuck
• 4 slices bread (toasted)
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon minced onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, -divided
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces, -drained

directions

1. Combine meat, toast, egg, minced onion and oregano with 3/4 c tomato sauce in large mixing bowl. Mix well.
2. Pat mixture in a 9X13 pan lined with wax paper.
3. Sprinkle cheese and mushrooms in the middle.
4. Roll up to form the meatloaf. Make sure to seal the seam as tight as you can to prevent the cheese from running out when cooking.
5. Place in pan seam side down.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
7. Add remaining tomato sauce and bake 30 minutes more or until done.

Reviews

[GaylaV]

My family enjoyed your meatloaf. I thought it was going to be more difficult to put together than it was. I used the parchment paper to help me roll it and it worked great. It was moist even though I had to keep it in the oven after it was done as my crew were not ready for dinner. I think it would be better with fresh mushrooms and will try that next time. I also think that the tomato sauce on top could use a little dressing up. Thanks for posting this recipe. Reviewed for PAC Fall 2007.