Stuffed Everything Bagel Meatloaf
Stuffed Everything Bagel Meatloaf
Ingredients
For the Loaf
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup everything bagels, crushed air-fried (or regular bread crumbs)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 small onion, grated or finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup marinara
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella or provolone cheese, shredded
- 10 slices pepperoni, julienned
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons marinara
For the Topping
- 1 1/2 cups marinara, warmed
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, for topping
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping
Optional Garnish
- 1 pinch everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- 1
If using everything bagels for breadcrumbs, slice them thin, air fry until golden and crisp, then crush into 1 cup of breadcrumbs. Alternatively, use store-bought breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 10 min00
- 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed everything bagel breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs), grated onion, and minced garlic. Let soak for about 5 minutes to soften the breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 5 min00
- 4
Add the ground beef, milk, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup marinara, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
⏱️ 5 min00
- 5
On the prepared parchment-lined sheet pan, flatten the meatloaf mixture into a rectangle, approximately 10x12 inches.
⏱️ 2 min00
- 6
In a separate small bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella or provolone, julienned pepperoni, chopped parsley, and baby spinach for the filling. Spoon this mixture down the center of the meatloaf rectangle. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of marinara over the filling.
⏱️ 3 min00
- 7
Carefully fold one long side of the meatloaf mixture over the filling, then fold the other long side over to meet it, forming a loaf. Pinch and seal the edges well to enclose the filling. Gently flip the meatloaf seam-side down onto the parchment-lined sheet pan.
⏱️ 3 min00
- 8
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 160°F.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spoon the warmed 1 to 1 1/2 cups marinara over the top of the loaf, then sprinkle with the extra mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min00
- 10
Return the meatloaf to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min00
- 11
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful meatloaf. Garnish with an optional pinch of everything bagel seasoning if desired.
⏱️ 10 min00
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Stuffed Everything Bagel Meatloaf
For the Loaf
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup everything bagels, crushed air-fried (or regular bread crumbs)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 small onion, grated or finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup marinara
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella or provolone cheese, shredded
- 10 slices pepperoni, julienned
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons marinara
For the Topping
- 1 1/2 cups marinara, warmed
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, for topping
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping
Optional Garnish
- 1 pinch everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- 1
If using everything bagels for breadcrumbs, slice them thin, air fry until golden and crisp, then crush into 1 cup of breadcrumbs. Alternatively, use store-bought breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 10 min00 - 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed everything bagel breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs), grated onion, and minced garlic. Let soak for about 5 minutes to soften the breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 5 min00 - 4
Add the ground beef, milk, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup marinara, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
⏱️ 5 min00 - 5
On the prepared parchment-lined sheet pan, flatten the meatloaf mixture into a rectangle, approximately 10x12 inches.
⏱️ 2 min00 - 6
In a separate small bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella or provolone, julienned pepperoni, chopped parsley, and baby spinach for the filling. Spoon this mixture down the center of the meatloaf rectangle. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of marinara over the filling.
⏱️ 3 min00 - 7
Carefully fold one long side of the meatloaf mixture over the filling, then fold the other long side over to meet it, forming a loaf. Pinch and seal the edges well to enclose the filling. Gently flip the meatloaf seam-side down onto the parchment-lined sheet pan.
⏱️ 3 min00 - 8
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 160°F.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spoon the warmed 1 to 1 1/2 cups marinara over the top of the loaf, then sprinkle with the extra mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min00 - 10
Return the meatloaf to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min00 - 11
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful meatloaf. Garnish with an optional pinch of everything bagel seasoning if desired.
⏱️ 10 min00