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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
Add all of the meatloaf ingredients to a large bowl except for the mozzarella cheese and the pesto. Mix by hand until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 3
Divide the mixture into two and place half of it onto a foil-lined baking sheet or in a large baking dish. Pat the meat mixture until it is in a 9 x 5-inch square rectangle shape. Make the outside edges slightly raised and the middle slightly depressed to make room for the cheese and pesto.
Step 4
Place the mozzarella cheese slices down the center of the meat, making sure none of it reaches the outside ½-inch. Pour the pesto sauce over the cheese slices.
Step 5
Add the remaining half of the meat mixture to the top of the cheese and pesto and form it into a log shape. Pay close attention to the edges to ensure they are completely sealed so no cheese can escape.
Step 6
Mix together the glaze ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and spread half of it over the top of the meatloaf.
Step 7
Cover the pan with a piece of foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the foil and spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf. Return it to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes. You’ll know it’s done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Step 9
Let the meatloaf rest for 20 minutes before slicing in and serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Enjoy!