Pepperoni Pizza Meatloaf

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Pepperoni Pizza Meatloaf

Yield(s): 8 servings

20m prep time

1h 15m cook time




FOR THE MEATLOAF:

1 ½ lbs lean ground beef

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

1 white onion, diced

1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs

1 egg

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup pizza sauce

1 clove garlic, pressed

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

20 pepperoni slices, cut into small pieces

2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

FOR THE TOPPING:

2 tablespoons pizza sauce

Italian seasoning to taste

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella

15 pepperoni slices


PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Combine meatloaf ingredients and press into 8”x5” loaf pan.


Place loaf pan on larger pan that’s been lined to catch and drips.


Bake for 55 minutes, then remove from oven. If there is grease in the loaf pan remove it with a spoon. Brush pizza sauce for topping over loaf and then sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Add 1/4 cup cheese on top and then place pepperoni over cheese. Return to oven for 20 minutes or until browned on top.


Allow to cool for 10 minutes then slice into 8 equal pieces to serve.

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