Mini Pizza Meatloaves

This recipe for Mini Pizza Meatloaves has all the flavors of pizza but in meatloaf form. Baked in a muffin pan makes this recipe quick and easy to enjoy any day of the week.

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Mini Pizza Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients

• Ground Beef
• Plain Breadcrumbs
• Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Large Egg
• Minced Garlic
• Italian Seasoning
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
• Pepperoni Slices
• Pizza Sauce

This easy meal for pizza meatloaf muffins is a huge hit with the whole family. A fun pizza twist on classic meatloaf! You'll be adding this recipe to your meal plan every week!

How to Make Mini Pizza Meatloaves

1. First, heat oven to 375°F and grease a muffin tin well with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cut each string cheese stick into 4 pieces and chop the pepperoni slices.
3. Next, in a large bowl combine the meatloaf ingredients: ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt and black pepper. Mix together until everything is evenly incorporated being careful not to overmix.
4. Score the meatloaf mixture into 4 portions and then divide each portion in half to make 8 equal portions. Shape the meat into a patty.

4. Place 1 piece of cheese in the center of the patty and top with a heaping teaspoon of diced pepperoni.
5. Fold the meat over the cheese and pepperoni and form into a ball.
6. Place the round loaf in greased muffin cups. Flatten the tops slightly.
7. Repeat with remaining patties. Set the remaining diced pepperoni aside.
8. Bake meatloaves in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

9. Sprinkle the remaining diced pepperoni evenly over top of each loaf and then finish with 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each loaf.
10. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the meatloaf as reached an internal temperature of 160°F. A meat thermometer works great!
11. Let mini meatloaves rest for about 5-10 minutes then serve and enjoy!

What to Serve with Mini Pizza Meatloaf

I love serving these little meatloaves with a potato side dish, vegetable and side salad. They are also delicious served with many other side dishes. Here are some yummy ideas:

• Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Oven Roasted Potatoes
• Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
• Instant Pot Mac N Cheese
• Air Fryer Broccoli
• Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes
• Easy Garlic Bread

If you love little meatloaves try these Mini BBQ Turkey Meatloaves. They are so easy and absolutely delicious. If you are looking for more meatloaf recipes try my classic: Grandma's Meatloaf or this fun twist: BBQ Meatloaf. For a lighter meatloaf this Easy Turkey Meatloaf is delightful.

Make Ahead Instructions

Prep the mini pizza meatloaves according to recipe directions. Once the mini loaves are in the pan, cover them tightly with plastic wrap or foil and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. It is best to let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before baking. If you forget no worries, just increase the baking time by about 5 minutes.

This recipe also works well for make ahead meal prep dishes. Follow all the recipe directions. Once the loaves are done baking, let them cool completely. Then store them in your meal prep dishes with a healthy side dish and store in fridge.

Storing Mini Meatloaves

Storing: Store the mini pizza meatloaves in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating: Reheat the mini meatloaves in the microwave until warmed through. Or wrap them in foil or place in a covered baking dish and warm through in a low oven.

Freezing Mini Pizza Meatloaves

These mini pizza meatloaves can be frozen cooked or uncooked. Place the cooked and cooled meatloaves in a freeze safe air tight container. Label, date and freeze for up to 4 months. Simply thaw in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave or oven.

If you want to make them for a freezer meal, place the raw mini meatloaves on a sheet pan or in an aluminum foil pan and place them in the freezer for about an hour to flash freeze. Once they are frozen, place in a freezer bag or container and then label and date. Or you can tightly cover the aluminum pan and use that. These will last in the freezer for 3-4 months. When ready to cook, take out the night before and thaw in the fridge. Place mini loaves in a muffin pan or on a sheet pan and follow cooking instructions in recipe. May have to increase cooking time by about 5 minutes or so.

Tips for Easy Mini Pizza Meatloaves

• Spray the muffin pan well with nonstick cooking spray. The last thing you want is your meatloaves stuck in the pan!
• Use a leaner ground beef. Too much fat will pool at the bottom of the pan.
• The most important rule about making any type of meatloaf is to not over work or over mix the meat mixture. Over working the meat will create really tough and dry meatloaf.

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