Turn family dinner into a fun and flavorful affair with these Mini Pizza Meatloaves! Combining the hearty comfort of classic meatloaf with the irresistible flavors of pizza, these individual-sized portions are baked to perfection in a muffin tin. Made with a savory blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs, each mini meatloaf is topped with marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni slices for the ultimate pizza-inspired twist. Ready in just 40 minutes, these meaty bites are perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prepping, or even game-day snacking. Serve them hot, garnished with fresh parsley, for a crowd-pleasing dish that's easy to make and endlessly fun to eat. Keywords: mini pizza meatloaves, individual meatloaf recipe, pizza-inspired dinner, quick weeknight dinner, kid-friendly recipes.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin tin with nonstick spray or oil and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Divide the meat mixture evenly among the muffin tin cups, pressing it down gently to fill each cup nearly to the top. You should have enough to make 12 mini meatloaves.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce over the top of each meatloaf, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and top each meatloaf with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese and a few slices of pepperoni.
Return the meatloaves to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the mini pizza meatloaves cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them with a spatula or spoon.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Calories |
3179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 236.6 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.9 g | 470% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 955 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 7694 mg | 335% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 198.0 g | 396% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 1314 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2385 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.