Old-World Pizza Meat Loaf Recipe

Old-World Pizza Meat Loaf Recipe Old-World Pizza Meat Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

Good food and memories are made in the kitchen. A recipe like this one that’s been passed down through generations is worth its weight in gold. In fact, this was my grandma’s; we all love it. —Nicholas King, Duluth, Minnesota

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Old-World Pizza Meat Loaf Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. + standing
  • Yield: 6 Servings
20 55 75

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
  • 1 cup pizza sauce, divided
  • 2 pounds ground beef
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  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, olives, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, pepper, onion, soup mix and 1/2 cup pizza sauce. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a 10-in. x 6-in. rectangle and place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; Spoon remaining pizza sauce over top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Reserve 2 slices meat loaf for Next Day Meat Loaf Pie (recipe also in Recipe Finder). Serve the remaining meat loaf. Yield: 6 servings plus leftovers.

Leftover: Next Day Meat Loaf Pie

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 417 calories, 22 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 114 mg cholesterol, 1,037 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Old-World Pizza Meat Loaf in Simple & Delicious April/May 2012, p23

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

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

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Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by lucillekuj

I served this for lunch today, and my husband and I really enjoyed it. It had enough of the pizza pizzazz without being overwhelming. It made such a big meatloaf that we will have enough for at least 2 meals.

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2012 by SaraLH

Great flavor

 
 

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