This meatloaf is one of my favorites. A perfect mix of cheeses, meat, and spices this meatloaf is hearty protein packed meal that will delight the taste buds.
homemade Italian meatloaf
PREP TIME: 20 mins
BAKE TIME: 1 hr
WAIT TIME: 10 mins to cool
TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 30 mins
SERVINGS: 6-8
AUTHOR: Fry Fam
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 cup green pepper
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cracker crumbs
- 1 (12 oz) carton cottage cheese
- 1 (3 oz) can chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine bread crumbs, ground beef, tomato paste, eggs, onions, and pepper. Place 1/2 of the mixture in bottom of 8x8x2″ pan. Top with slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Combine cracker crumbs, cottage cheese, mushrooms, and oregano. Spread over top of mozzarella slices. Top with more mozzarella slices and remaining hamburger mixture.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hr. Let stand 10 mins to cool before serving.
Fry Fam’S TIPS
- Pairs perfectly with a fresh homemade fruit salad. Find one of our best homemade fruit salads HERE!
NUTRITION (Per serving)
CALORIES: 285 cal, CARBOHYDRATES: 12g, PROTEIN: 27.6g, FAT: 12.2g, SATURATED FAT: 5.4g, SODIUM: 723mg, POTASSIUM: 145mg, FIBER: 1.3g, SUGAR: 7g, VITAMIN A: 11%, VITAMIN C: 7%, CALCIUM: 175mg, IRON: 3.2mg
