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This grain-free, gluten-free, Italian style low carb meatloaf is great for everyone. The parmesan cheese makes an even better binder than pork rinds and you get a great, traditional consistency with keto ingredients.

My kids looked at me, expectant smiles on their upturned faces, and asked the dreaded question: “What’s for dinner?”

I pulled out my day planner and looked at my menu plan and cringed on the inside.

“Meatloaf”, I said. “But a yummy kind. Kind of like a giant meatball. Or Pizza.”

In the back of my mind were snippets of memories of myself crying at the table, begging to be allowed to skip dinner because I hated meatloaf.

I then thought of the time I first met my husband’s extended family over a “special family dinner.” Of meatloaf. A meal I hated.

And I worried. Why had I decided to expland their palates with meatloaf?

“WAHOO! I can’t wait to try it!” shouted the Princes. Her brothers quickly followed suit. Bless her heart, she had set a high standard.

EASY THM / KETO MEATLOAF (AKA KETO MEAT PIZZA)

To this day, I’m not sure why I added it to our meal plan. I suppose it’s because I want to raise well-rounded children who aren’t picky eaters (like, ahem, one of their parents).

I was essentially making up a recipe, and although I was already sold on this amazing Italian treat of low-carb meatloaf, I was holding my breath for their verdict.

Dinner came around and all I could think was, “I hope they like it. Oh, please, let this be a good one!”

The unimaginable pressure was the result of the hope and excitement on their sweet faces that morning, that Mommy wouldn’t mess up an almost month-long winning streak of fabulous dinners. But it was meatloaf.

Seriously delicious, Italian style, low carb meatloaf. We have enjoyed it over and over since then, and to this day it’s a long-standing family favorite.

This one got twelve thumbs up (I have a lot of critics kids, and they love to vote; anything over 8 thumbs up gets made over and over again around here, so this one was a tremendous victory).

You’re going to love it. You’re not going to think about the fact that you are eating low-carb meatloaf that is healthy and slimming. All you’re going to consider is that your taste buds are singing.

My 3-year old calls it Meat Pizza, and he could be on to something. But the Princess declared it Meatloaf a la Italia all those years ago when she first had it and it stuck!

Whether you’re following Trim Healthy Mama, Atkins, South Beach, Keto, or just want a fantastic meal that your entire family will enjoy, this Italian inspired low-carb meatloaf is bound to be a family favorite.

HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB MEATLOAF WITHOUT PORK RINDS

Crushed pork rinds as a binder is very popular in low carb recipes, but honestly it’s not my favorite choice for a recipe like this.

To make this meatloaf without pork rinds, use grated parmesan cheese instead! Like breadcrumbs, it’s dry, holds moisture, and is fine.

Plus, it tastes really good!

You will still use eggs to help bind, as well, and the result is an Italian meatloaf that is filled  with flavor!

It’s all the perfect keto cheese meatloaf or Trim Healthy Mama S dinner. Enjoy.