Make Ahead Pizza Meat Loaves

Combine the comfort of classic meatloaf with the irresistible flavors of pizza in this family-friendly recipe for Make Ahead Pizza Meat Loaves. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and fragrant Italian herbs, these individual meat loaves are topped with zesty pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and crispy pepperoni slices. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish can be prepped in advance and baked to perfection in just 30 minutes. Serve these cheesy, hearty loaves with a crisp side salad or buttery garlic bread for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 as needed Cooking spray
• 0.5 cup Sliced pepperoni
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a baking sheet or a large muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly using your hands or a wooden spoon.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into an individual meat loaf (or use a muffin tin to create smaller portions). Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheet or in the muffin tin.

Step 5

Bake the meat loaves in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the meat loaves from the oven and spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the top of each loaf. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and top with a few slices of pepperoni.

Step 7

Return the meat loaves to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the internal temperature of the meat reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the meat loaves rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Step 10

Serve the pizza meat loaves with a side salad, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1463.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3470.8

Total Fat 250.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.3g
Cholesterol 980.5mg	0%
Sodium 9886.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 31.4g
Protein 209.7g	0%

Vitamin D 198.2IU	0%
Calcium 1685.5mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 3951.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.5%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 12.8%