That sounds absolutely divine! A Minced Meat and Cheese Roll is pure comfort food—a savory, satisfying dish that looks impressive when sliced but is surprisingly easy to make. It’s essentially a meatloaf or meat mixture baked with a core of gooey, melted cheese.
Here is a recipe for a rich and flavorful Minced Meat and Cheese Roll (Stuffed Meatloaf) that is perfect as a show-stopping dinner.
🧀🥩 Minced Meat and Cheese Roll
This recipe includes seasonings for a deeply savory flavor and utilizes cheese for a gooey center.
📋 Ingredients
I. Meat Mixture
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
| Ground Beef (or mixed pork/beef) | $900 \text{ g}$ ($2 \text{ lbs}$) | Use $85/15$ or $80/20$ ratio for moisture. |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | $1/2 \text{ cup}$ | Or $1/2 \text{ cup}$ dry breadcrumbs soaked in $1/4 \text{ cup}$ milk. |
| Egg | 1 large | Lightly beaten (for binding). |
| Yellow Onion (finely diced) | $1/2 \text{ cup}$ | Sautéed first for best flavor. |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 cloves | |
| Worcestershire Sauce | $1 \text{ tablespoon}$ | For umami depth. |
| Dried Thyme & Rosemary | $1/2 \text{ teaspoon}$ each | |
| Salt and Black Pepper | To taste |
II. Cheese Filling
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
| Cheese (e.g., Cheddar, Mozzarella, Swiss) | $150 \text{ g}$ | Sliced or cut into small blocks/sticks. |
| Optional: Spinach or Sautéed Mushrooms | $1/2 \text{ cup}$ | To add color and flavor to the center. |
III. Glaze (Optional but Recommended)
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
| Ketchup | $1/4 \text{ cup}$ | |
| Brown Sugar | $1 \text{ tablespoon}$ | |
| Apple Cider Vinegar | $1 \text{ teaspoon}$ |
🛠️ Instructions
I. Prepare the Meat and Filling
- Prep Aromatics: (Optional but recommended) Sauté the diced onion and garlic in a little oil until soft. Let cool slightly.
- Mix Meat: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, soaked breadcrumbs (or Panko), egg, sautéed onion/garlic, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Form Base: Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Place the meat mixture on the paper and flatten it into a large rectangle, about $1 \text{ inch}$ thick ($10 \times 12 \text{ inches}$ is ideal).
II. Stuff and Roll
- Place Filling: Arrange the cheese slices (and optional spinach/mushrooms) in a line down the center of the meat rectangle. Ensure the filling covers about $1/3$ of the meat’s width, leaving plenty of meat on both sides to wrap it.
- Roll: Using the parchment paper or plastic wrap to assist, lift the long edge of the meat rectangle and fold it over the cheese filling. Repeat with the opposite edge, pressing the seam together to seal the roll completely. Gently pinch the ends closed to seal the cheese inside.
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to $375^\circ\text{F}$ ($190^\circ\text{C}$). Place the meat roll onto a baking dish or broiler pan (seam-side down).
III. Bake
- Glaze (Optional): Whisk together the glaze ingredients. Brush about half of the glaze mixture over the top of the meat roll.
- Bake: Bake for $45 \text{ minutes}$.
- Second Glaze: Brush the remaining glaze over the roll and continue baking for another $10 \text{ to } 15 \text{ minutes}$, or until the internal temperature reaches $160^\circ\text{F}$ ($71^\circ\text{C}$).
- Rest (Crucial): Remove the roll from the oven and let it rest for $10 \text{ minutes}$ before slicing. This prevents the juices (and the melted cheese) from running out.
Slice thick and enjoy the delicious combination of meat and gooey cheese!