PEPPERONI MEATLOAF

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This is a kid-friendly spin on the old-fashioned meatloaf mom used to make. The addition of pepperoni adds flavor and excitement. I use extra lean beef to account for the added fat of the pepperoni. If desired, top with tomato sauce or pizza sauce and extra Parmesan.

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Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chopped pepperoni
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup cracker crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons French-fried onions
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
¼ cup sliced pepperoni, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine chopped pepperoni, ground beef, tomato sauce, cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced onion, French-fried onions, garlic powder, oregano, and tarragon in a large bowl; form into a loaf in a loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place a layer of sliced pepperoni on the top of meatloaf and bake for 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 189.6 mg, Fat 51.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1952.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

King Amara
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This meatloaf was a little too dry for my taste. I think I should have used a more moist type of ground beef.


hanad 8
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This meatloaf was a little too crumbly for my taste. I think I should have used a finer type of breadcrumb.


Riley Jake
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This meatloaf was a little too dense for my taste. I think I should have used a lighter type of breadcrumb.


Sheran Poellnitz
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This meatloaf was a little too greasy for my taste. I think I should have drained the grease from the meat before cooking it.


Mj W6
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This meatloaf was a little too spicy for my taste. I think I should have used a milder type of pepperoni.


Chizie Sampson
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This meatloaf was a little too salty for my taste. I think I should have used less pepperoni.


AngelsCraftyCrochets
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The flavor of this meatloaf was a little bland. I think I should have used a more flavorful type of cheese.


N Sours
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This meatloaf was a little dry for my taste. I think I should have added more moisture to the mixture.


Kgopotso Maponya
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This is the best meatloaf I've ever had. It's so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making it again.


Akilah Skippers
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This meatloaf is so moist and juicy. It's the perfect comfort food.


Prabha Naidoo
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I love the flavor of this meatloaf. The pepperoni and cheese really make it something special.


Ananta Bote
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This meatloaf is a great way to use up leftover pepperoni. It's also a really easy recipe to follow.


Carmen Snell
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I've made this meatloaf several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Morioum Akter
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This meatloaf was delicious! The pepperoni and cheese gave it a really nice flavor.


Umar Chandio
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This is my new favorite meatloaf recipe. It's so flavorful and juicy. I love the addition of pepperoni and cheese.


Aiman Rahman
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I made this meatloaf for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Erum Khan. B
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This meatloaf was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly! The flavor was amazing and my family loved it.


Awaissaif Awaissaif
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but this recipe changed my mind. The pepperoni and cheese gave it a really nice flavor. It was also very moist and juicy.


Jagade Barron
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This pepperoni meatloaf was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious flavor. The pepperoni added a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be making this again.