ITALIAN CHEESE-STUFFED MEATLOAF

Italian Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf image

Provided by Charmie777

Categories Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 cups soft french breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce or 1 (8 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese (or 6 ounces sliced)
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/4 cup chopped black olives

Steps:

Heat oven to 375º. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in ground beef, crumbs, parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 CUP PIZZA SAUCE until well combined.
On large sheet of foil, shape beef into 12x10 inch rectangle.
Top evenly with provolone, roasted peppers and olives to within 1/2 inch of edges.
Starting with one 10-inch side, roll up; press seam to seal. Place seam side down in pan.
Bake 40 minutes.
Remove from oven; spoon remaining pizza sauce over loaf.
Return to oven, bake 15-20 minutes longer or until loaf is thoroughly cooked in center and thermometer reads 160º. This may take longer, so please use the thermometer!
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve with additional heated sauce, if desired.