Description
Pizza Meatloaf is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, merging the savory flavors of pizza with the hearty texture of meatloaf. Bursting with ground beef, gooey mozzarella cheese, and zesty marinara sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. It?s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, leaving you with delicious leftovers for sandwiches or pasta. Bring the taste of Italy right to your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (divided)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, half the marinara sauce, eggs, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle extra mozzarella on top.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160?F (70?C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg