Description

Change up your meatloaf just a bit to make it even better with gooey mozzarella cheese in the center and a yummy glaze on top. Yum!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef (85/15)
• 1 c. breadcrumbs
• 1 t. dried basil
• 1 t. dried oregano
• 1 t. dried parsley
• 1 t. salt
• ½ t. black pepper
• ½ c. milk
• 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced
• Glaze:
• 1 c. ketchup
• ¼ c. brown sugar, tightly packed
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 T. red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• ⅛ t. salt
• pinch cayenne pepper

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, milk, and Worcestershire sauce; knead until combined.
3. Divide meat in half. Shape one half of the meat for the bottom half of the loaf; place in prepared pan. Place mozzarella slices down the center, leaving ½ inch around the ends and sides. Shape remaining half of meat as the top half of the loaf, sealing the edges.