Italian Sausage Meatloaf Sandwich Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage Meatloaf Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatloaf; 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage, ground; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 egg; 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs; Bread; 1 loaf Italian bread (or similarly textured bread); Pesto; 1/2 cup basil pesto; Sauce; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, divided

Servings: persons

Meatloaf
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage, ground
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Bread
1 loaf Italian bread (or similarly textured bread)
Pesto
1/2 cup basil pesto
Sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, divided

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Mix meatloaf ingredients together (use your hands, it's easier).
3
Dump meat mixture into a baking dish and pat into shape and size to fit your bread.
4
Bake for 20 minutes, remove from oven & cover with 1/2 cup pasta sauce. Return to oven & bake 20 minutes more.
5
Cut bread into thick slices -3/4-inch or so. Slather with pesto.
6
Slice hot meatloaf into 1/2-inch slices. (tricky but you can do it!) Place a slice on top of pesto.
7
Mix 1/2 cup pasta sauce with cheese & spread on top of meatloaf.
8
Put sandwiches under the broiler till bubbly & hot & bread is crispy on the edges.
9
Serve with the rest of the sauce, heated in the microwave for 30 seconds.
10
You will need a knife & fork!
11
* If you really want to go for the gusto, top sandwich with a slice of mozzarella or your favorite cheese before broiling.
12
Cooks note: As written, the number of servings is just a guess. Depends on the hollowness of the diners' legs. ;-).

551

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatloaf, 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage, ground, 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage Meatloaf Sandwich 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Sausage Meatloaf Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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