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Meatloaf Pizza Recipe

Jay
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan (grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped (handful)
  • 5 basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated or chopped finely)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Meatloaf Pizza Toppings

  • 4 tablespoons marinara sauce (favorite jarred)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • 7 pepperoni

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven at 375. 
  • First, in a large bowl mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic, and salt/pepper. 
  • Next, add the ground beef, eggs, and bread crumbs to the bowl. Mix to combine all the ingredients well. 
  • Now, form the meat mixture into a ball and place on a parchment paper (or tinfoil) lined sheet pan. 
  • Push and shape ball of meat into a pizza crust shape. Approximately the size of a dinner plate. 
  • Next, place in the oven for 25 minutes to cook the meatloaf pizza crust. 
  • When the meatloaf comes out of the oven, drain excess grease from sheet tray. (Be Careful: use spoon to hold the meatloaf so it does not fall off sheet tray).  
  • Now, add the marinara sauce on top, then the cheese, and finally the pepperoni (or your favorite toppings).
  • Finally, place back in the oven 10-15 minutes. It is ready when cheese melt and bubbly.