Ingredients
1 lb. (.680 kg) ground beef
1 lb. (.454 kg) Italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice)
2 eggs, whisked
1 cup bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. fresh flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp. Italian Rustico Seasoning Blend
2 Tbsp. Onion, Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 ½ tsp. Sunset Seasoned Salt
¼ cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix ground beef and sausage together, add eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and seasonings. Form mixture into a loaf shape and place into a greased loaf pan, then top with the marinara sauce. Place in a preheated oven at 350°F for 55 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
If you choose to prep and freeze before cooking, following these instructions:
Form mixture into a loaf shape and place into a greased loaf pan, then top with the marinara sauce. Cover the pan securely with foil. Place 1 cup shredded mozzarella in a small freezer bag. Place loaf pan and mozzarella in a large freezer bag, attach the Cooking Instructions and freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake in the oven for 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the mozzarella cheese, then bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
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