Dd's Stuffed Italian Meatloaf

The stuffing is mozzarella cheese!  Uuuuu!

STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAF

 

½# Italian sausage, casing removed, crumbled

¼ c. breadcrumbs, oatmeal or panko

¼ c. milk

1 large clove garlic, minced

1 large egg

3 TB marinara sauce

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

½ pkg. onion soup mix

½ tsp. Italian seasoning

¼ tsp. dried basil

Dash tabasco

½ # ground beef

Stuffing:  ½ c. mozzarella cheese, shredded

 

Optional:  Additional 3 TB marinara sauce for topping

In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients well. Allow to sit 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer half of mixture into a 9-inch loaf pan or shape as desired onto baking dish. Sprinkle cheese in center of meatloaf. Top with remaining mixture. Optional to top with additional marinara sauce. 

Bake 40 minutes. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes. Serves 4-6.