If you’re looking for an easy, tasty main course that will win over the whole family, the baked meatloaf with ham and melting cheese is the perfect recipe. It’s one of those dishes that instantly brings joy to the table: soft inside, golden outside, with an irresistible filling that stretches with every slice.
Preparing a stuffed meatloaf is not complicated, in fact, it’s much simpler than you might think, and I assure you the result will be applause-worthy.
The beauty of this recipe is that you can customize it as you like: I propose the classic stuffed meatloaf with cooked ham and melting cheese, but you can also use speck, mortadella, or other cold cuts you have in the fridge. The secret is in the creamy heart that makes each slice special. The baked meatloaf is a dish that appeals to both adults and children, perfect for a Sunday dinner, a family lunch, or even to serve to friends when you want to impress with something simple yet striking.
Moreover, the baked meatloaf with ham and cheese is an economical, quick-to-prepare recipe that keeps well even the next day. You can accompany it with roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad: it will always be a success.
This recipe for easy and tasty stuffed meatloaf is truly a must: few ingredients, lots of goodness, and a fragrance that invades the kitchen. Trust me, once you’ve tried it, it will become one of your favorite dishes!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's, All Seasons
Ingredients
Baked Meatloaf with Ham and Melting Cheese: Easy and Tasty
- 14 oz ground beef
- 3 eggs (1 for brushing)
- 4 slices of sandwich bread
- 5 tbsps breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- 5 oz Galbanino cheese
- as needed milk
- as needed parsley
- as needed salt
Tools
Baked Meatloaf with Ham and Melting Cheese: Easy and Tasty
- 1 Oven electrolux oven
- 1 Baking Pan baking pan
- 1 Parchment Paper parchment paper
Steps
Preparing the baked meatloaf with ham and cheese is simple: Soak the slices of sandwich bread in milk in a bowl.
In another large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, Parmesan, soaked and squeezed bread, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Spread the mixture on a sheet of parchment paper, forming a rectangle.
Fill with the slices of cooked ham and the melting cheese cut into cubes or slices.
Roll it up using the parchment paper, close the sides well to prevent the filling from coming out, and compact the meatloaf.
Brush the meatloaf with a mixture of beaten egg and milk. Roll it in breadcrumbs and place it in a baking pan covered with parchment paper.
Add a few pats of butter on top of the meatloaf and bake it, covered with paper, in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 40 minutes.
10 minutes before the end of cooking, uncover and continue to cook. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing: the filling will be melty and irresistible.
The meatloaf is ready!
✨Tips
– You can enrich your stuffed meatloaf with ham and melting cheese with spinach or grilled vegetables.
– If you want an even tastier meatloaf, add speck or bacon instead of ham.
– Serve it with roasted potatoes or a vegetable side dish: it will be a complete second course perfect for any occasion.
