Best 6 Pizza Meat Loaf Cups Recipes

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When a meatloaf and a pizza get together there is a union of two of the most popular American dishes. The meatloaf gets new life when it is baked in a muffin tin, becoming individual cups. These cups are then topped with all of the traditional pizza toppings, sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Not only is this recipe delicious but it is also fun and easy to make, and a great way to introduce kids to cooking.

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PIZZA MEAT LOAF



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This is a fun and flavorful loaf that will please the palates of those who like pizza. The sauce and cheese really star.-Jim Hopkins, Whittier, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add 3/4 cup of pizza sauce, cheese, bread crumbs, garlic salt and pepper; mix well. Combine beef and sausage; add to egg mixture and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours. Drain. Spoon remaining pizza sauce over meat loaf; bake 15 minutes longer or until no pink remains. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

PIZZA MEAT LOAF CUPS



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Fix and freeze these moist little meat loaves packed with pizza flavor. They're great to reheat for an after-school snack or quick dinner on soccer night. My family likes to drizzle extra pizza sauce on top. -Susan Wollin, Marshall, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional: Additional pizza sauce and basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix first 4 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide into 12 portions; press each onto the bottom and up sides of a greased muffin cup. Add cheese to centers., Bake until meat is cooked through, 15-18 minutes. If desired, top with additional sauce and basil before serving. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat loaves in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

PIZZA MEATLOAF CUPS



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These are part of my OAMC rotation. My kids love these. I normally double this recipe as they go fast at my house.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
additional pizza sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the egg, pizza sauce, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning.
  • Fold beef into mixture and mix well.
  • Divide meat mixture into 12 greased muffin cups.
  • Press mixture into bottom and up the sides.
  • Fill center with cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
  • Serve immediately with additional pizza sauce and cheese if desired.
  • Or cool, place in freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To use frozen pizza cups:.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Heat in microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top with additional pizza sauce and cheese if desired.

PIZZA MEATLOAF CUPS



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A kid friendly dish and delicious for grown-ups too. I used a special pan from Pampered Chef, but a jumbo muffin tin will work here too. I use a frozen pepper stir-fry mix which is essentially green, red and yellow peppers and onions. Using it frozen helps keep the meatloaf moist. This recipe is so versatile. You can customize each meatloaf by adding pepperoni, spinach, mushrooms, olives, bacon, etc. in the middle!

Provided by Hippie2MARS

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground chuck
1 (3/4 ounce) packet good season's Italian salad dressing mix
1 cup frozen pepper stir fry vegetables
1 egg
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place frozen veggies in a mini chopper and chop fine; set aside.
  • Combine meat, chopped veggies, dressing mix, egg and Parmesan cheese until JUST mixed; do not overmix.
  • Scoop about 1/3 c meat mixture into each muffin cup and press down.
  • Sprinkle 2 T shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each cup.
  • Place another scoop of the meat mixture on top of the cheese on each cup, pushing to the edges to seal.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and top each muffin with 2 T pizza sauce and 1 T shredded cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 117.7, Sodium 606.3, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 26.4

PIZZA MEATLOAF SURPRISE



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This recipe adds a special twist to the common meatloaf. It's a combination between meatloaf and pizza ingredients. Kids love this recipe. Change the pizza ingredients based on your favorite pizza toppings.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped mushrooms, drained
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced black olives
½ cup pepperoni slices
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, eggs, bread crumbs, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a large bowl. Set aside a few teaspoons of olives for the topping; add remaining olives to the bowl. Knead with your hands until fully mixed.
  • Divide 1/2 of the beef mixture between two 8-1/2x4-1/2-inch metal or glass loaf pans, filling each halfway. Use your fingers to create a canoe shape lengthwise down the middle of each loaf. Place a layer of pepperoni slices down the middle; cover with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with another layer of pepperoni slices and cheese. Reserve a handful of cheese for the topping.
  • Cover the pepperoni and cheese with the remaining beef mixture. Top meatloaves with a sprinkle of cheese and black olives.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until beef is no longer pink, about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 147.6 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 810.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

EASY PIZZA CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: pizza dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, desired pizza topping

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tube pizza dough
1 cup pizza sauce
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
desired pizza topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Cut pizza dough into 12 square pieces and place in a greased muffin tin.
  • Place a spoonful of pizza sauce and some cheese into the bottom of each cup.
  • Fill with your favorite pizza toppings and combinations!
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully baked. If the tops are getting too brown too quickly, cover the pan with foil and put back into the oven for the remainder of the cooking time.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Prep the Meatloaf Mixture: Start by mixing ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make sure the ingredients are well combined.
  • Prepare the Muffin Tins: Grease or line muffin tins with paper liners to prevent the meatloaf cups from sticking.
  • Fill the Muffin Tins: Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly among the prepared muffin tins. Press the mixture down gently to ensure it's compact and evenly distributed.
  • Create the Pizza Topping: In a separate bowl, combine pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings (such as pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms). Mix well.
  • Add the Pizza Topping: Evenly distribute the prepared pizza topping over the meatloaf mixture in each muffin tin.
  • Bake the Meatloaf Cups: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the meatloaf cups for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the meatloaf cups to cool for a few minutes before serving. You can garnish them with additional parsley or thyme for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Pizza meatloaf cups are a delicious and fun twist on the traditional meatloaf recipe. They combine the flavors of a classic meatloaf with the toppings and taste of a pizza, making them a perfect meal for both kids and adults. These individual-sized portions are not only easy to make but also visually appealing, making them a great option for parties or potlucks. With the tips provided in this guide, you can create flavorful and satisfying pizza meatloaf cups that are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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