Italian Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Italian Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. ground chuck; 4 oz. ground pork sausage; 1 c. fresh soft breadcrumbs; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. leaf oregano, crumbled; 1/2 tsp. leaf basil, crumbled; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 3/4 c. cottage cheese; 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella

Servings: persons

12 oz. ground chuck
4 oz. ground pork sausage
1 c. fresh soft breadcrumbs
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 eggs
1 tsp. leaf oregano, crumbled
1/2 tsp. leaf basil, crumbled
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 c. cottage cheese
1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella

1
Preheat oven to moderate 350u00b0.
2
Grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan or line pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, leaving 4-inch overhang all around so you will be able to remove loaf from pan.
3
Grease foil.
4
Set pan aside.
5
Combine ground chuck, pork, breadcrumbs, half of the tomato sauce, 1 egg, oregano, basil and garlic powder in large bowl; mix well.
6
Pack into prepared pan.
7
Combine cottage cheese, 1/4 cup of the Mozzarella and remaining egg in small bowl; stir together.
8
Spread over meat mixture.
9
Top with remaining tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
10
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
11
Serve loaf directly from pan or let cool at room temperature until topping is set, about 30 minutes, then lift loaf out of pan, using foil overhang as handles.
12
Remove loaf from foil and serve.

656

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz. ground chuck, 4 oz. ground pork sausage, 1 c. fresh soft breadcrumbs, 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Italian Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Meat Loaf

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