Instant Pot Pizza Meatloaf - Dump and Go Dinner

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
2. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, pepper, season salt, saltine crackers, pizza sauce #1, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese #1 and oregano.
3. Add beef and sausage and mix well.
4. Form the meat mixture into a loaf that will fit into the Instant Pot with 0.5 inch margin on the sides.
5. Spread remaining pizza sauce #2 over loaf.
6. Place the meatloaf on top of a large piece of foil. This will support the meatloaf in the Instant Pot and also act as handles for removal.
7. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place trivet at the bottom.
8. Place the meatloaf inside the Instant Pot.
9. Lock the lid in place and seal the steam nozzle.
10. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
11. Quick release the pressure.
12. Ensure the meatloaf has reached 155 degrees. If not, replace the lid and add an additional 5 minutes cooking time.
13. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese #2 and allow to melt.
14. Remove the foil and broil for 3-5 minutes to brown the cheese, if desired.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, pepper, season salt, saltine crackers, pizza sauce #1, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese #1 and oregano.
2. Add beef and sausage and mix well.
3. Divide the meatloaf among the indicated number of round freezer containers. (Note: creating an indentation or hole in the middle will help your meatloaf cook more consistently after freezing.)
4. Top the meatloaf with pizza sauce #2.
5. Divide mozzarella cheese #2 among the indicated number of pint freezer bags.
6. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: Prep from frozen
2. **Depending on your container size/shape and your serving size, you may need to adjust cooking times given as it is based on 4 servings frozen in indicated container.**
3. Place the trivet and 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
4. Place frozen meatloaf, sauce side up, on a large piece of foil to support the meatloaf and aid in removal.
5. Lower the meatloaf into the Instant Pot.
6. Lock the lid in place and seal the steam nozzle.
7. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
8. Quick release pressure.
9. Ensure that the meatloaf has reached 155 degrees internally. If not, cook for another 5 minutes.
10. Top meatloaf with mozzarella cheese #2 and allow to melt.
11. Remove the foil and broil for 3-5 minutes to brown the cheese, if desired.