Crockpot Italian Meatloaf
My crockpot Italian meatloaf is tender, cheesy, and covered in rich marinara sauce for an easy comfort-food dinner the whole family will love. Slow cooked until juicy, then finished with melty mozzarella on top, it’s basically your classic meatloaf, upgraded!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Start by mixing the breadcrumbs and milk together in a bowl and letting them sit for a few minutes until softened. This helps keep the meatloaf tender instead of dry.
- Stir in the eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then gently mix in the ground beef until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it onto a sheet of foil inside the slow cooker.
- Spoon the marinara sauce over the top, cover, and cook on low for 5–6 hours until cooked through and tender.
- During the last 10–15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the cheese over the top and let it melt into that bubbly cheesy layer.
- Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing so it holds together nicely.