CHEESY PIZZA MEAT LOAF

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Our two girls refused to eat meat loaf. But when I modified my recipe by adding pizza sauce to the meat mixture and covering the loaf with sauce and mozzarella cheese, they couldn't get enough! My husband and I enjoy it, too!-Loy Acerra Crane, Jackson, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pound ground beef
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
1 cup saltine crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional pizza sauce, warmed, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine beef, eggs, 3/4 cup pizza sauce, crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, onion, green pepper, salt, oregano and pepper; mix well. Pat into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes. Drain. Spread the remaining pizza sauce over loaf; bake 10 minutes more. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella; return to the oven for 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with additional pizza sauce if desired.

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