When it comes to meatloaf my Mamas is my all time favorite and I have posted that recipe previously on here, but I also like different versions of it also. Several years ago I started playing with an Italian version of meatloaf and came up with one that we really enjoy…and let me tell you, if you enjoy a good meatloaf sandwich, this recipe takes it to a whole new level. I think the sandwich the next day is my favorite part of the whole meatloaf experience. That is what I had today, for breakfast I might add, since I made this last night. As a kid when Mama would make this on a school night, I always took a brown bag lunch with a cold meatloaf sandwich to school, oh…the good ole days. My kids wouldn’t even think of having a meatloaf sandwich, they just don’t know what they are missing.
Italian Meatloaf
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground mild Italian sausage
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 C. chopped bell pepper (I used orange, it was all I had in the freezer)
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. parsley
1 egg, beaten
3/4 C. Italian bread crumbs
2 slices white bread, crumbled
1 T. milk
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese, reserve 3/4 C. for topping
1/4 C. parmesan cheese
1 C. marinara sauce, plus 1/2 -3/4 C. more for topping
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