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
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix Meat Loaf ingredients. Form into 8x4-inch loaf on baking sheet. Bake 40 minutes.
- 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
Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 270
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4&½g | 21% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 9g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 19g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 6% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 4% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 8% |
| Iron | Value not available | 15% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 8% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 25% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 6% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 25% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 25% |
| Copper | Value not available | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 2&½,
- 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
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving1&½
