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Italian Spiral Meat Loaf Recipe

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Take a classic comfort food to delicious new heights with this impressive recipe. Sausage, pizza sauce and mozzarella give this entree its Italian accent. —Megan Krumm, Schererville, Indiana

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Italian Spiral Meat Loaf Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours

Yield: 12 Servings

40 75 115

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup pizza sauce, divided
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound sliced deli ham
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 3/4 cup pizza sauce, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well.
On a piece of parchment paper, pat beef mixture into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Layer with ham, 1-1/2 cups cheese and mushrooms over beef mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling parchment paper away as you roll. Seal seam and ends. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; brush with remaining pizza sauce.
Bake, uncovered, 1 hour. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meat loaf to a serving platter. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 386 calories, 23 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 130 mg cholesterol, 981 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 31 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Spiral Meat Loaf in Taste of Home February/March 2011, p30

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Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by lovemyman

I just made this recipe for the 2nd time, I actually made two and feed 20 people-there wasn't even a crumb left. It is a great meatloaf-and i recommend the 'make ahead mashed potatoes' to go with it, they are pictured with the meatloaf.

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by paul_stevens123

Outstanding recipe! Follow the recipe exactly except divide the meat mixture in two and roll out on aluminum foil or wax paper to fit 2 bread pans. I used 12 oz. of pizza sauce and added the extra to the top. This recipe is definitely a SAVE.

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by daduk

This meatloaf was absolutely delicious. The only changes I made were: I used a whole jar of pizza sauce and I used Italian Panko Breadcrumbs. This recipe would be great for a gathering because it makes alot. Will definitely make again. YUM

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2011 by carrie carney

This was VERY good. A nice change from my regular meatloaf. I had to cook for nearly two hours and I also served with spagetti sauce on the side. Makes a ton!

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2011 by haley14

AWESOME ! Made this last night for dinner exactly to the directions. Absolutely Wonderful ! I can not wait to make it again.

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2011 by Ginico

I made this using "mild" Italian sausage, it was still way to spicy. My family said, it's OK, but don't make it again.

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2011 by angstadtb

My husband and kids LOVED this meatloaf. If you like a meat lover's pizza, this is everything but the crust!

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by Tarheel91

I made this as written except for the green pepper since I didn't have one. We loved it. I think I will make it into two loaves next time though. Mine cracked open at the top so maybe you have to do a really good job of mixing everything so it doesn't do that.

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by s2m7broili9

My family LOVED this meat dish. I froze leftovers and reheated it and it again got rave reviews.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by chocolatecherry

Best meatloaf I have ever eaten. I didn't swirl mine but folded it like a stuffed meatloaf and it still came out perfect. My kids loved it! Thanks so much.

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