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Stuffed Italian Meatloaf

Stuffed Italian Meatloaf Loaded with Spinach and Cheese

Stuffed Italian Meatloaf is a comforting dish with layers of savory hot ham, spinach, and gooey cheese, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Romano Cheese Parmesan works as a substitute
  • 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs Panko or gluten-free options can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic (chopped) fresh garlic is best
  • 2 large Eggs flaxseed meal can be a vegan alternative
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Hot Ham can substitute prosciutto or salami
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach kale or Swiss chard can be alternatives
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese provolone or vegan cheese can work
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Stuffed Italian Meatloaf
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. Combine ground beef, chopped garlic, eggs, grated Romano cheese, and Italian bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Transfer the mixture onto parchment paper and form it into a large rectangle, about 1 inch thick.
  4. Lay slices of hot ham evenly over the meat mixture.
  5. Sprinkle fresh spinach leaves over the layer of hot ham.
  6. Lay slices of mozzarella cheese over the spinach layer.
  7. Carefully roll the meat mixture tightly using the parchment paper as a guide.
  8. Transfer your rolled meatloaf to the lined baking dish, seam side down.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  10. After 60 minutes, spoon marinara sauce over the top.
  11. Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  12. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the meatloaf to rest to help retain moisture and make slicing easier. It can be frozen before baking for convenience.

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