Ingredients

  • 2 lb. (900 g) extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 pkg. (120 g) Stove Top Lower Sodium Stuffing Mix for Chicken
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1- 1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
  • 1/2 cup each thin green and yellow pepper strips
  • 1/4 cup slivered red onions
  • 1 small plum tomato, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves

Method

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place meat, stuffing mix, garlic, eggs, and half each of the cheese and pasta sauce just until blended.
  • Shape into 12x5-inch loaf on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet; top with remaining pasta sauce.
  • Bake 50 min., adding peppers and onions to baking sheet after 25 min.
  • Top meatloaf with remaining cheese and tomatoes; bake 10 min or until done (160F).
  • Transfer meatloaf to serving plate; top with peppers, onions and basil.