Description
Comfort food upgraded with a gooey cheese center that delights both kids and grown-ups.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (700 g) ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 small minced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4–6 oz (115–170 g) low-moisture mozzarella log
- Ketchup or BBQ glaze for brushing
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.
- Flatten the mixture on plastic wrap into a rectangle.
- Lay the mozzarella log lengthwise on the mixture.
- Roll the meat around the cheese log, sealing seams and tucking ends.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes.
- Brush with ketchup or BBQ glaze.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50–60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
If the cheese oozes out while baking, chill the loaf and press seams firmly. For a stronger sear, sear the loaf in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg