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Mozzarella Meat Loaf

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This Italian appetizer features Lean ground beef 3 sl Mozzarella cheese -- halved, Eggs -- lightly beaten Green pepper rings, , Saltine cracker crumbs Optional, Milk Sliced mushrooms. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 765.9
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Italian appetizer features Lean ground beef 3 sl Mozzarella cheese -- halved, Eggs -- lightly beaten Green pepper rings, , Saltine cracker crumbs Optional, Milk Sliced mushrooms. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Lean ground beef 3 sl Mozzarella cheese -- halved
  • 2 whole Eggs -- lightly beaten Green pepper rings,
  • 1 cups Saltine cracker crumbs Optional
  • 1 cups Milk Sliced mushrooms, optional
  • 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese -- grated
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or margarine --
  • 1/2 cups Onion -- chopped Optional
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt Chopped fresh parsley,
  • 1 teaspoons Dried oregano Optional
  • 1 cans Pizza sauce -- 8 ounces
Directions
  1. 1
    Mix beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt and oregano.
  2. 2
    Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9-in.
  3. 3
    x 5-in.
  4. 4
    x 3-in.
  5. 5
    loaf pan.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350 deg.
  7. 7
    for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains; drain.
  8. 8
    Spoon pizza sauce over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese slices.
  9. 9
    Return to the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  10. 10
    Meanwhile, if desired, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter; arrange on top of meat loaf.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 765.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.0g59%
Saturated Fat 16.7g84%
Cholesterol 386.6mg129%
Sodium 242526.4mg10106%
Total Carbohydrate 13.4g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 8.1g
Protein 84.3g169%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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