Pizza Meatloaf Cups
Transform dinnertime with these irresistible Pizza Meatloaf Cups, the perfect fusion of classic meatloaf and everyone’s favorite pizza flavors! Made with a savory blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and a medley of Italian seasonings, these mini meatloaf bites are baked in a muffin tin for quick cooking and perfect portioning. Topped with melty mozzarella cheese, tangy pizza sauce, and a pepperoni slice, they’ll satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a fun party appetizer. Serve these cheesy, flavor-packed meatloaf cups with a crisp salad or garlic bread for a complete meal everyone will love!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 lb Italian sausage
- 0.75 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 12 Pepperoni slices
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, pizza sauce, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Step 3
Divide the meat mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing it down lightly to form small meatloaf cups.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and carefully spoon a little more pizza sauce on top of each meatloaf cup.
Step 6
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of each cup and place 1 pepperoni slice on top of the cheese.
Step 7
Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 8
Allow the Pizza Meatloaf Cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
Step 9
Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1516.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4790.2 |
| Total Fat 345.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 134.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 13.2g | |
| Cholesterol 1226.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11141.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 166.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.3g | |
| Protein 254.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 144.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1481.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 29.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4089.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories