Pizzaburger Loaf

This recipe is a variation on classic meatloaf, with a bit of pizza flair. It is easy to make and easy to eat. Many of the ingredients are pantry staples. Meatloaf is a classic American dish. But these modifications make it a little more pizza-like, combining two great American dishes into one.

This recipe is a nice cold weather meal. The loaf is in the oven for more than an hour and is so comforting to eat fresh from the oven on a cold day. When I made this recipe, I used shredded mozzarella instead of sliced because that is what I had on hand. I also used less salt.

Pizzaburger Loaf 

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• mozzarella cheese 

Combine onion, tomato paste, and water in a saucepan; simmer for 20 minutes. Mix together beef, egg, bread crumbs, salt, oregano, and basil. Add 1/2 cup prepared sauce and blend well. Form into a loaf and place in a 10x6x2 baking dish. Bake at 375 for 50 minutes. Pour sauce over; arrange cheese on top. Bake 15 minutes. Enjoy!