Pizza Meat Loaf Cups

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup pizza sauce

1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1-1/2 cups (6 ounces each) 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 center with cheese.

Bake at 375° 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. Yield: 1 dozen.