Name: Baked meatloaf: Classic recipe for the holiday table
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500 g mixture of ground beef and pork; 4 eggs; 100 g breadcrumbs; Sea salt to taste; 1 bunch of parsley; 1/2 clove of garlic; Extra virgin olive oil as needed; 50 g grated cheese (optional); 150 g roasted ham, sliced; 150 g smoked provolone, sliced; 800 g potatoes; A few sprigs of rosemary; Extra virgin olive oil as needed

Preparation procedure

Preparing the meat In a large bowl, mix the ground beef and pork.
Adding ingredients Add the breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, finely chopped parsley and garlic. Pour in a little olive oil and add the grated cheese (if using).
Working the mixture Mix the mixture well with a fork and then press it well so that the consistency is uniform.
Shaping the meatloaf Spread the meat on baking paper into a rectangular shape about 1 cm thick.
Filling the meatloaf On two-thirds of the surface, place thin slices of roasted ham and smoked provolone. Leave the rest free.
Rolling the meatloaf Using the baking paper, begin to roll the meatloaf tightly. Once you have a cylindrical shape, seal the ends.
Preparing for baking Transfer the meatloaf to a baking sheet lightly greased with oil, brush it with olive oil.
Baking Bake at 200 °C for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add the potatoes to the sheet, season with oil, salt and rosemary. Return to the oven and bake for another 40 minutes.
Checking doneness When there are a few minutes left of baking, open the oven and check whether the meatloaf is cooked through and has not lost too much moisture. If not, leave it to bake for a few more minutes.
Serving After taking it out of the oven, let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes, then slice it and serve with the potatoes.

Tips:

If the meatloaf opens too much or is too dry, add slices of cheese during the last few minutes of baking to cover the gaps and help retain moisture.
To ensure juiciness, you can serve the meatloaf with a sauce to taste.

Storage

The meatloaf can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If you have leftovers, you can freeze them and reheat them in the oven at 180 °C for 5–10 minutes, until the filling is no longer firm.

Total preparation time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Number of servings: 4-6 servings

Conclusion

Baked meatloaf is a great dish that suits any occasion. Thanks to the filling with smoked ham and cheese, it is juicy and full of flavor. Serve it with potatoes and enjoy the exceptional taste of this classic dish. Believe that the whole family will enjoy it!

Baked meatloaf: Classic recipe for the holiday table recept

For 6 portions

Ingredients

For the mixture:

For the filling:

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Preparation procedure

Tips:

Storage

Total preparation time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Conclusion

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