Italian Stuffed Meatloaf
This Italian Stuffed Meatloaf, also known as Polpettone Ripieno, is stuffed with greens & a creamy gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or guests.
Equipment
- 9 inch loaf pan
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Meatloaf Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes black or white pepper
- 3-4 tablespoons milk I used 3 tablespoons
- 9 slices cheese (fontina, Gruyere, firm mozzarella or scamorza) or 1 - 1 ½ cups shredded
- 1-2 cups greens (arugula, spinach, kale or dandelion greens) chopped
Potatoes Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes
- 2-3 large carrots
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½-1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Meatloaf Preparation
- Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease a 9 inch (23cm) loaf pan or a large baking dish if making potatoes & carrots also.
- In a large mixing bowl gently mix together the beef, pork, egg, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, minced garlic, parsley, salt and pepper, do not over mix. Slowly add the milk to form a compact meat mixture.
- Place the mixture on a large sheet of parchment paper and pat into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick, top with the cheese slices or shredded cheese and the chopped greens on top.
- With the help of the parchment paper roll the meat loaf up starting at the short end, use a spatula if needed to help roll the loaf. Place the loaf in the prepared loaf pan or baking dish. Add the potatoes if making.
- Bake for approximately 45-60 minutes in a pre heated oven. Let sit 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Potatoes Preparation
- In a large bowl toss together the cubed potatoes, carrots, spices and olive oil.
Notes
A meatloaf is done when the internal temperature reads 160F/70C. You can make the meatloaf ahead of time and refrigerate it. Unbaked meatloaf can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 27gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 676mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3484IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 393mgIron: 2mg
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