Meatloaf Pizza aka Meatza
Meatloaf Pizza aka Meatza: Flavor meatloaf “crust” with all your favorite toppings. Your 2 favorite foods, in one great bite!
So everyone’s all like…
Check out my gluten free, vegan cauliflower pizza crust. And I’m over her like oh hey I just made a crust out of MEAT! If you think this is a great idea, welcome to my blog. Let’s be friends!
This pizza is guaranteed to turn meatloaf haters into meatloaf lovers! Feel free to use your favorite toppings. Plus because it is not as thick as a traditional meatloaf it cooks up in just 30 minutes! Perfect for weeknight dinners!
It would also be a sure winner for the upcoming March madness or football games next year. (please come back football I miss you!!)
Meatloaf Pizza aka Meatza
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Left Ground Beef
- 1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
- 1 Egg
- 2/3 Cup Pizza Sauce, Divided(I like Pappy Fred's by Del Grosso)
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced
- 10-15 Slices Pepperoni
- 1/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper, Sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 8 inch pan with non sticky cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, egg, and 1/3 cup of pizza sauce. Press into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Spread with remaining pizza sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, pepperoni, and green bell pepper.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes ,or until the cheese is melted and internal temperature is 160 degrees F.
Adapted via Kraft Magazine
Meatza Tips:
- Making a mini version of these meatloaves would also be awesome! Place into a mini muffin pan, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 160 degrees.
- If you like your pizza spicy add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
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What do you think of this Meatza recipe?
Oh my gosh I just read this out loud to my family. Meatza! This looks WAY better than a vegan cauliflower pizza crust. YEAH. Hahaha! You crack me up! I totally am trying this.
Aww thanks so much Karen! <3 HUGS Hope you try it.
This is an amazing idea, so creative, beautiful !!! The only question I have is why on Earth didn’t I think of that 🙂 🙂 Thank you so much. My son will love it the moment I suggest it for lunch on Saturday !
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