Pizza Loaf

Categories: dinenr, not tried

Ingredients

• 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

1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.

2. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.

3. Pat into a greased 8 inch square baking pan.

4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees; drain.

5. Spread pizza sauce over top.

6. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

7. Bake 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

8. Meanwhile, if desired, saute mushrooms and green pepper in a skillet.

9. Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meat loaf to a serving platter.

10. Top with the mushrooms and green pepper.

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