Pizza Style Meatloaf
Transform your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Pizza Style Meatloaf—a comfort food mashup that combines the hearty satisfaction of classic meatloaf with the bold, cheesy flavors of your favorite pizza. This recipe features a savory blend of ground beef and Italian sausage infused with Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, while a gooey mozzarella and marinara center adds a delicious surprise in every bite. Topped with melty cheese, marinara sauce, and crispy pepperoni, this meatloaf is baked to perfection and delivers the ultimate pizza-inspired twist. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and perfect for feeding the whole family, this easy-to-make dish is as fun to eat as it is to cook. Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that will leave everyone craving more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef
- 0.5 pounds Italian sausage
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.5 cups Marinara sauce
- 0.5 cups Pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until evenly combined, but avoid overmixing as this can make the meatloaf dense.
Spread half of the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it evenly into the bottom. Make a shallow indentation in the center to create a cavity for the filling.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the indentation, then spoon 0.5 cups of marinara sauce on top. Layer with half of the pepperoni slices for extra pizza flavor.
Cover the cheese and marinara layer with the remaining meat mixture, spreading it evenly to seal the filling. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully spread the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce across the top.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce and arrange the remaining pepperoni slices decoratively on top.
Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 341.5 g | 438% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.0 g | 695% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1489 mg | 496% | |
| Sodium | 10926 mg | 475% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.9 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 310.9 g | 622% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 2045 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 3548 mg | 75% | |
*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.
