Italian Pepperoni Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1/2 small green pepper, diced
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce (for topping)
• 1 1/2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
• 25 pepperoni slices, diced
• 15 pepperoni slices (for topping)
• 1/4 cup canned mushroom, diced
• 36 saltine crackers (1 sleeve, crushed)
• 1/4 teaspoon italian spices
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 2 line a 13x9 1/2 inches baking dish with foil.
• 3 mix all ingredients, except toppings, in large mixing bowl.
• 4 form into a loaf, and bake for 45 minute.
• 5 top with remaining spaghetti sauce, pepperoni slices and cheese.
• 6 bake for 15 more minute or until cheese starts to brown.