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Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Meatloaf

Rett Main Course
Kategori Italian
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup pizza sauce, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 cup pizza sauce. Mix until evenly blended.
  • Place the meat mixture on a sheet of parchment paper and press it into a 10 by 8 inch rectangle. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the pepperoni down the center, leaving a 1 inch border on all sides.
  • Use the parchment to help roll the meat from one long side into a tight loaf, sealing the ends so the filling stays inside. Transfer the loaf to a loaf pan.
  • Spread the remaining 1/2 cup pizza sauce over the top. Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella, remaining 1/4 cup pepperoni, and the Parmesan over the sauce.
  • Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Let the loaf rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • For freezer prep, assemble the loaf through step 4, wrap tightly in plastic and foil, and freeze up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking as directed.

merknader

To keep the cheese from leaking during baking, press the meat edges firmly together when forming the loaf. If freezing, add a light layer of extra sauce on top after thawing to restore moisture. Leftovers reheat well in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes, which keeps the pepperoni from drying out.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Loaf Pan, Parchment Paper, Oven