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Mozzarella Meat Loaf Recipe

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My children were not fond of meat loaf until I "dressed up" this recipe with pizza flavor. Now the five children are grown and have families of their own, and they still make and serve this hearty, moist meat loaf. — Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin

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Mozzarella Meat Loaf Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour 25 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (8 ounce) pizza sauce
3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved
Green pepper rings, optional
Sliced mushrooms, optional
2 tablespoons butter, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Mix beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt and oregano. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains; drain.
Spoon pizza sauce over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese slices. return to oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, if desired, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter; arrange on top of meat loaf. Sprinkle with parsley if desire. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Originally published as Mozzarella Meat Loaf in Taste of Home June/July 1994, p33

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by beckihomecki

I never liked meat loaf as a kid and now when I make this recipe my kids love it. I use ground venison instead of beef and italian bread crumbs for the crackers. After it is done we slice it and put the sauce and cheese on the individual slices. (That way if you have a traditionalist they can still do the ketchup) Very good.

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2011 by runningal262

This is my go-to meatloaf recipe. I have been making it for several years now, ever since I found the recipe in a Taste of Home booklet in the magazine rack at the grocery store. I don't change a thing with the recipe. Several family members and friends have asked for the recipe as well and I gladly share!

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by scrapnslater

This recipe was very easy to prepare and it was loaded with flavor. Instead of real onion, I used 1 tsp minced onion and did not include the bell peppers or mushrooms. Since I didn't have sliced mozzarella, I sprinkled shredded on top. It was great

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2010 by cynthiaelliott

This was an excellect recipe. Very tasty and easy to make. Even my daughter who does not enjoy meatloaf, loved it .

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by tattooedsuess

This was pretty easy to make, and tasted way better than what I expected. I will definately be making this one again. Thanks Darlis!