MOZZARELLA MEAT LOAF

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My five kids weren't fans of meat loaf until I "dressed up" the usual recipe with pizza toppings. These days, they eat this hearty dinner with their own families. -Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 cup whole 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

Steps:

Combine beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt and oregano, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.