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Meatloaf Deli Ham, Basil and Mozzarella

Yields8 Servings

For the Meatloaf:
 2 pounds ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
 1 cup breadcrumbs
 1/2 cup milk
 1 onion, finely chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 egg, beaten
 2 tablespoons ketchup
 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
 1 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 1 teaspoon dried basil
For the Filling:
 6-8 slices deli ham
 1 cup fresh basil leaves
 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Glaze:
 1/2 cup ketchup
 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 1 tablespoon mustard
 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Prepare the Meat Mixture:

In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and dried basil. Mix until well combined.

3

Assemble the Meatloaf:

Press half of the meat mixture into the bottom of a greased loaf pan.
Layer the ham, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella cheese on top, leaving a margin around the edges.
Cover with the remaining meat mixture, sealing the edges to enclose the filling.

4

Prepare the Glaze:

In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and balsamic vinegar.
Spread half of this glaze over the meatloaf.

5

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour.
After 30 minutes of baking, spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf and continue baking until cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C).

6

Serve:

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

200g

Amount per serving
Calories500
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g39%

Saturated Fat 10g50%
Sodium 800mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 25g10%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 35g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.