Pizza Meatloaf is made with ground beef, Italian sausage, and pizza seasonings and stuffed with cheese for one incredible recipe for cheese-stuffed meatloaf.
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375℉.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the eggs, bread crumbs, salt, oregano, parsley, parmesan, and ⅓ cup pizza sauce together until well combined.
Add the ground beef and sausage to the breadcrumb mixture and gently combine, being careful to not overmix your meatloaf mixture.
On wax or parchment paper, flatten the meat mixture into a rectangular shape (about 6 by 10 inches.) In the center of the meat mixture, top with ⅔ cup mozzarella or provolone cheese.
Roll the meat around cheese and shape it into a loaf shape and then place the meatloaf onto a broiler pan. Top with the remaining pizza sauce and cheese.
Bake for 1 hour, or until the center reaches 165℉.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then slice and serve.
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Notes
For gluten-free meatloaf, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or oats in place of the regular breadcrumbs.For the meat: Use any type of ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey) and any type of Italian sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey). Instead of using a combination of ground meat and sausage, use 1.5 pounds of ground meat and add in an additional teaspoon each of garlic, red pepper flakes, and onion powder, to account for the flavor lost from the Italian sausage.Leftover meatloaf can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can wrap the meatloaf in foil and then place it into a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator and warm through in a 350-degree oven or microwave.I highly recommend baking your meatloaf on a broiler pan or roasting pan with a rack to let the fat drain away as it is rendered while the meatloaf cooks.