Pizza Loaf
(from countrysae’s recipe box)
Source: Ground beef cookbook (from RecipeThing user kintyre) (from RecipeThing user AnnM917)
Serves 8 peopleIngredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup butter-flavored cracker crumbs (about 25 crackers)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano, or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sliced fresh mushrooms and green pepper, optional
Directions
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In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
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Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
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Pat into a greased 8 inch square baking pan.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees; drain.
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Spread pizza sauce over top.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
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Bake 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
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Meanwhile, if desired, saute mushrooms and green pepper in a skillet.
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Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meat loaf to a serving platter.
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Top with the mushrooms and green pepper.