Saucy Italian Meatloaf

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 5

Saucy Italian Meatloaf recipe with a cheesy twist

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour 10 min

Ready In

1 hour 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

558

Sugar

Fat

34g

Saucy Italian Meatloaf is a twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines savory ground beef, flavorful pizza sauce, and melted Italiano cheese for an irresistibly saucy meatloaf that is sure to please your taste buds. This recipe is perfect for those looking for an easy and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Prepare stuffing to package instructions and let cool slightly.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, water, onion, and stuffing, and mix well.
4.	Press meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and smooth down the top.
5.	Pour pizza sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
6.	Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
7.	Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese over the top of the meatloaf.
8.	Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PROS

This Saucy Italian Meatloaf is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The addition of cheese takes this meatloaf to the next level of deliciousness.

CONS

Although this recipe is delicious and easy, it is not the healthiest meal option.

It is worth splurging on cheese once in a while, but this should not be a regular part of your diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest option, it does contain ground beef which is a good source of protein and iron.
If you are looking to cut down on calories and fat, consider using ground turkey instead of beef.

	1 package stove top stuffing mix for chicken
	1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
	1 egg
	1/2 cup water
	1 onion , chopped
	1 cup pizza sauce
	1 cup kraft 4 cheese italiano cheese , shredded