What is meatloaf made of?

Meatloaf is typically made of ground meat (such as beef, pork, or turkey), breadcrumbs or oats, and a variety of vegetables and seasonings.

How do you cook meatloaf?

Meatloaf can be baked in the oven or slow cooked in a crockpot. It is important to cook meatloaf to an internal temperature of 165° Fahrenheit to ensure that it is fully cooked and safe to eat.

Can meatloaf be frozen?

Yes, meatloaf can be frozen after it has been cooked. To freeze, wrap the cooled meatloaf tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and then place it in a resealable plastic bag. Frozen meatloaf will keep for 2-3 months.

How do you serve meatloaf?

Meatloaf is typically served sliced and topped with a glaze or sauce. It can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables.

Easy Spicy Italian Meatloaf Recipe

Description

This is a tasty, easy meatloaf with a tad of spicy Italian flare. Our Spicy Italian Meatloaf combines all of the great flavor of Italian food with the comfort of meatloaf to make a perfect easy dinner that will fill you up.

Ingredients

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2 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup milk
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup shredded carrot
1 ½ cup Progresso Italian bread crumbs
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
30 Hormel pepperonis(60g), chopped
1 Pound lean hamburger
½ Pound hot Italian sausage
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

For Topping

½ cup crushed tomato (or tomato sauce)
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheigt
Add beaten eggs and milk to large dish and mix.
Stir in onion, carrots, breadcrumbs, cheese, and mix well.
Add Pepperoni, ground burger, sausage, salt and pepper.
Using hands, mix all of this really well.
Spread evenly in meatloaf dish
Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 30 minutes.
While cooking mix all topping ingredients and set aside.
At 30 minutes, spread topping evenly over the top of the meatloaf and bake for another 30 minutes.
Using a thermometer, make sure internal temp hits 160° Fahrenheit.
Let stand for 10 minutes and then serve!

Notes

If you don’t want it quite as spicy, use regular Italian sausage
If you want it spicier, try adding a teaspoon of red pepper flakes before you mix everything up.
Don’t be afraid to get your clean hands in there to mix all the ingredients up.
I recommend Progresso Italian Breadcrumbs, but other brands will work (or my homemade breadcrumbs recipe ) in a pinch.
I use Hormel Pepperoni, as they are widely available. Other brands work.
Use a meat thermometer to make sure your ground beef hits 160° Fahrenheit.