Pizza Loaf

This is from the recipe drawer of Maxine.  Here is a great combo between meatloaf and pizza.  Sounds like it might make a great item to serve at a party.

1 egg

1 10oz can (1 1/4 c.) pizza sauce

1 1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

3 c. Kellogg's Corn flakes

2 lbs. ground beef

1/4 c. finely chopped onion

1  4 oz can (2/3 cup) mushroom stems & pieces, drained (optional)

1  6 oz pkg. (4 slices) natural mozzarella cheese or cheddar

1. -- Place egg, pizza sauce, salt, pepper & Cornflakes in large mixing bowl; beat until thoroughly combined; add ground beef, onion & mushrooms; mix lightly but thoroughly.  Place half the meat mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan; place 2 slices of cheese over meat mixture; place remaining meat mixture evenly over cheese.

2.--Bake in moderate oven (350 F.) about 1 hour or until meat begins to shrink slightly from sides of pan.

3.--Meanwhile, cut remaining cheese into narrow strips; Remove loaf from oven; Lay cheese strips diagonally over top of loaf; Return to oven & bake about 3 min. longer until cheese strips are slightly melted; Cut into squares; serve hot, garnish with parsley & sweet cherry peppers.

Yields 9 servings

Sounds like a gooey, cheesey version of meatloaf, with some pizza flavors, with no crust.  Looks like it would be a great option for those not wanting to do pizza because of the crust.  Think I might give it a try!