Pizza Meat Loaf Cups

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. pizza sauce
1/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 c. Italian seasoning
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Additional pizza sauce, optional


Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the egg, pizza sauce, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Divide among 12 greased muffin cups; press onto the bottom and up the sides.  Fill centers with cheese.


Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.  Serve immediately with additional pizza sauce if desired.  Or cool, place in freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.


To use frozen pizza cups: thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours.  Heat on a microwave-safe plate on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.