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Easy Italian Meat Loaf

Easy Italian Meat Loaf

  • 15 Minutes Prep1 Hour 20 Minutes Total
  • 6 Servings
  • 270 Calories per Serving
Make meat loaf without a loaf pan with this easy and delicious recipe.

Ingredient List

Meat Loaf

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 cup from 1 container (15 oz) Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup milk

Topping

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, mix Meat Loaf ingredients. Form into 8x4-inch loaf on baking sheet. Bake 40 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Tips

  • Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans to round out your traditional American meal.
  • Feel free to swap Italian bread crumbs for the plain bread crumbs and Italian seasoning.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 12g 18%, Saturated Fat 4 1/2g 21%, Cholesterol 110mg 36%, Sodium 470mg 19%, Potassium 280mg 8%, Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%, Dietary Fiber 1g 4%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 8%, Iron 15%, Vitamin D 6%, Vitamin E 4%, Thiamin 4%, Riboflavin 15%, Niacin 15%, Vitamin B6 15%, Folic Acid 4%, Vitamin B12 25%, Pantothenic Acid 6%, Phosphorus 15%, Magnesium 4%, Zinc 25%, Selenium 25%, Copper 4%, Manganese 4%

Other Nutrients and Exchanges (Amount per serving)

Calories 270, Calories from Fat 100, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 9g, Protein 19g, Beta-Carotene 8%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1 1/2, Starch 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 2 1/2, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 2oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp

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