If you are looking for a striking, unique recipe for meatloaf, this isn't your answer. But if you are looking for a very nice meatloaf that everyone in the family will want seconds of, this is the one for you! I followed the recipe with the exception of using dried parsley rather than the fresh. I also added an extra minced garlic clove. With this basic recipe you can do whatever you want to meet your taste requirements, but this is a very wonderful place to start. I can tell you that this is very family friendly and will be made again in my kitchen!
I searched a bunch of recipes and used this as my base to add on. I omitted the oats as my hubby is on a no carb diet. It makes it very juicy, so be prepared. I added a tsp of Italian seasoning and ended up doubling the parsley as I didn't want leftovers, I also added another clove of garlic. I doubled the pepper because I love it. I liked the idea of half meat/half sausage, but didn't have sausage so added a pinch of fennel seeds and a dash of allspice to give it that flavor. I put the ketchup glaze on right away and cooked for 75 minutes. It turned out great!
I use a recipe similar to this one but I mix 1/2 cup ketchup with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp mustard mix half into the ground beef spread other half on top of the loaf. Shred the cheese and put in mixture. Tastes fantastic
This is the meatloaf my grandmother made - except for the basil. My mother's meatloaf though used bread crumbs... and my meatloaf? Well it's different most every time depending on what I have on hand (cornflakes - crushed croutons bagged stuffing crushed oats zuchinni pureed chick peas or white cannelli beans diced tomatoes spinach and oats) - and it's always a hit as is this one - you just have to know what your family likes before you put it in the meatloaf!:) Thanks Maridele:)
Sounds just like the recipe that I got from my mother. If you like to freeze stuff for easy cooking later- make this recipe into patties and freeze individually and then cook on grill or microwave. I like to make into a sandwhich with melted cheese and toasted bread. Yum!
looks pretty good but I don't use cheese on mine.Top with a can of vegetarian soup and let it cook in.I also love olives so will add some green garlic stuffed olives also.
This is my recipe except I use 1# ground beef and 1# ground pork. Love the oats.
Great basic recipe. I had no milk so I used sour cream instead. Tomato sauce instead of ketchup and it turned out very good. Next time with a grated carrot and chopped green pepper maybe potato flakes in lieu of oatmeal and a well rounded meal in one pan. I will eat a dessert separately.
This is a great meatloaf recipe just as it is. But my husband loves bacon cooked on top of the meatloaf. In the first cooking (1 hr 5 min) take 3-4 slices of bacon and lay them vertically on the meatloaf. And I cook mine a little longer say at least 15-20 minutes more. Then procede with the recipe as it is. A crunchy surprise under the cheese and ketchup!
