Best Zucchini And Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

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ZUCCHINI MEAT LOAF



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Make and share this Zucchini Meat Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups zucchini, shredded
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, dried
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix all the meatloaf ingredients until well blended, then press this mixture into an ungreased 9 1/2 inch deep dish glass pie plate.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix all the topping ingredients well.
  • After the 35 minutes remove meatloaf from the oven, and pour topping on the meatloaf, spreading evenly.
  • Return the meatloaf to oven, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked in center, and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.8, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 208.7, Sodium 1017, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 39.5

MEAT LOAF STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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I CAME UP WITH this recipe after being challenged to find different ways to cook this plentiful summer vegetable. At first, I decided to add zucchini to my meat loaf recipe...then it occurred to me to reverse the process and put the meat loaf into the zucchini! It was an instant hit. -Ruth Fluckiger, Tolland, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini
1/2 pound ground beef or bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Chop pulp; set pulp and shells aside. , In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add pulp, bread crumbs, milk and dill. Spoon into zucchini shells. , Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

ZUCCHINI-OAT MEATLOAF



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Sneak zucchini into your meatloaf, and lock in its flavor with rolled oats and a sweet-and-savory glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey)
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, grated
1 medium zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, oats, dill, eggs, garlic, onion, zucchini, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9-by-5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Stir together the brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

ZUCCHINI RANCH MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf is moist, delicious, and a great way to sneak in some vegetables to your weekday dinners. Feel free to use whatever combination of meats based on your personal tastes or what's on sale at the supermarket. This is an often-requested recipe in my house and my husband still doesn't know about the zucchini in this recipe!

Provided by Jamie Justice Yost

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
¾ cup shredded zucchini
½ cup diced onions
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup steak sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the ground beef, ground turkey, zucchini, onions, green bell pepper, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, and ranch dressing mix until well combined. Form the mixture into a loaf in the middle of the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir together the ketchup and steak sauce in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 113.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 701.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ZUCCHINI MEATLOAF



Zucchini Meatloaf image

Add nutrition in disguise-kids might eat that green veggie when it's mixed in a tasty meatloaf.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups shredded zucchini (1 large or 2 small)
1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all meatloaf ingredients until well blended. Press mixture into ungreased 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate. Bake 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients.
  • Remove meatloaf from oven; pour off drippings. Spread topping over loaf. Return to oven; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer reads 160°F. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE STUFFED MEATLOAF



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This recipe was inspired by summer produce and a fridge clean out. The combination of ground sirloin and sweet Italian sausages is delightful, while the cheese filled inside is just pure decadence. You probably won't have any left for sandwiches, so I recommend you make a double loaf.

Provided by Linda Dalton

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium zucchini
1 lb ground sirloin
2 sweet italian sausages uncased
1 large egg
2 Tbsp milk
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp dried minced onion
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 c seasoned bread crumbs
2 slice mozzarella string cheese
2 slice velveeta cheese
your favorite marinara sauce for topping

Steps:

  • 1. Grate zucchini and place in a large bowl. I squeezed out some of the liquid, but wasn't really too concerned because I like my meatloaf juicy and moist.
  • 2. To the zucchini add the egg, milk, oregano, minced onion, salt, pepper, Worcestershire and bread crumbs. Mix well and add the sirloin and sausage. Combine meats with seasonings, but don't over mix, as the meat will get overworked and tough.
  • 3. Remove from the bowl and flatten your meat mixture to about 1 inch in height. Place your cheese in the middle of your rolled out loaf. You might want to add more cheese, but beware, if there's too much cheese inside it will find a way to seep out while it's cooking, and will just about disappear.
  • 4. Roll loaf back up to cover the cheese and place in a baking dish prepped with cooking spray. Top with your favorite marinara sauce and bake for 1 to 1-1/4 hours.
  • 5. Let sit for about 15 minutes and slice. And if you like to bring your lunch to work with you, a slice of this cheesy little zucchini-filled meatloaf makes a super sandwich. One minute in the microwave, a little extra sauce, and you're all set! Hope you enjoy:)

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