Shelly's Recipe

STUFFED MEATLOAF

Category: Meatloaf

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp garlic
1 large onion, diced
4 lbs hamburger meat
5 eggs, divided
1 (8 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
3 lbs ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 packages shredded mozzarella, divided

Preheat the oven to 350.

Saute the garlic and onion in a frying pan in the olive oil.

Mix 3 of the eggs into the hamburger meat. Add the diced tomatoes and breadcrumbs.

Place the ricotta into a bowl. Add the remaining 2 eggs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and the parsley.

Add the onion and garlic to the meat mixture and mix thoroughly. Divide the meat mixture in half and spread half into a large roasting pan.

Spread the ricotta mixture over the meat. Add one of the packages of mozzarella cheese and the remaining grated Parmesan cheese.

Place the other half of the meat mixture on top of the cheese making sure to spread it all around and tuck it in on the edges. Top the meatloaf with the remaining package of cheese. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.