Pizza Meat Loaf

I have pretty much made the same meat loaf recipe since I’ve been married. I never deviate from the recipe my MIL taught me to use.  Ground meat, crackers, egg, onions, spices, a touch of ketchup or bbq sauce in the mix and on top, bake and you get a moist, yummy meat loaf very time, without fail.  Until tonight.  I deviated.  And I’m glad I did.  This meat loaf is full of flavor, super moist and the yum factor?  A solid 10 out of 10!!  You want the recipe don’t you? Lucky for you, I’m sharing it here today…right now!!

Pizza Meat Loaf (Click HERE to print recipe)

Get This:

• 2 lbs lean ground beef, turkey or venison (I used ground beef and venison)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 c. gluten-free crackers, crushed or gluten-free bread crumbs
• 1/2 t. basil
• 1/2 t. thyme
• 1/2 t. oregano
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 t. garlic salt
• 1 1/2 t. seasoned salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1/2 c. parmesan  cheese + some to sprinkle on top before the pizza cheese
• 1/2 c. marinara or sugar-free pizza sauce
• 1 – 1/2 c. pizza or italian blend cheese

Do This:

1. Preheat your oven to 350º F.
2. Lightly grease a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, herbs, onions, salts, pepper 1/2 of shredded cheese and parmesan cheese. Lightly mix with hands just until incorporated, DO NOT over-mix; place mixture in greased loaf pan and gently press to form meat loaf.
4. Top with marinara/pizza sauce.
5. Place loaf pan on a baking sheet in oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a little more parmesan and remaining shredded cheese.
6. Return meatloaf to oven and bake another 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly and browning around the edges.
7. Remove from oven, drain any grease/fat from loaf pan and allow to rest for 5-7 minutes before cutting and serving.

Inspiration from here.

Enjoy this delightful change-up to your regular every-day meatloaf!

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