How to Make Pepperoni Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that brings back memories of family dinners and cozy evenings at home. This recipe for Pepperoni Meatloaf puts a delicious and unexpected twist on the traditional dish, adding the rich and savory flavor of pepperoni to the mix.

Whether you're a meatloaf enthusiast or just looking for a new twist on dinner, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your rotation. The addition of pepperoni gives the meatloaf a bold and zesty flavor, and the textu...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • 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

    688 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 190mg
    • Sodium: 1952mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 621mg