Recipes

[novamc1]

I like to use panko crumbs in many things and thought just this morning about adding them to meatloaf.

But I really want  the Kikkoman brand, which is sold out lately every time I've looked, including today at Publix.  My supply is down to only a little left.

They had other types, but I want what I want, and nothing else will do.  

[Luvsmyfam]

@novamc1 since meatloaf is one of my favorites,im always trying to improve it.ive never put ranch seasoning in it,but sure going to try it next time.thanks for that tip!

[AuntG]

No favorite recipe for me. With so many variations, I make my meatloaf differently just about every time. One 'must have' ingredient is a splash of barbeque sauce - I'll add a few tablespoons to the mix even when it is not called for.

[VanSleepy]

Smashed Ritz crackers instead of bread crumbs 

[homedecor1]

My 10 yr old GD is becoming quite a good cook.  They visited us last week & I must say I got spoiled.

One of the best meatloafs I've had she made using her dads recipe.  Nothing fancy but it was moist & tasty. They used the regular ingredients - 1 1b. 80/20 ground beef + 1/2 lb. ground pork (here they don't sell meatloaf mix in meat dept).

Added ketchup, spices and panko breadcrumbs, eggs.  The topping was a mixture of worcestershire sauce, ketchup & panko.

They formed it and baked on cookie sheet. No grease like in loaf pan.

The next night she made homemade guacamole, taco bar and black bean & corn salsa.  

The last night she made a marinara sauce and homemade raviolis, antipasto salad and meatballs -- now, you know why I'm spoiled!  Boy, I miss my "personal" chef!

Meatloaf is my favorite especially for sandwiches on white bread (a childhood fav!).  Spouse is a meat & potatoes guy so it was nice for a change.

[beach-mom]

I think I already posted our favorite basic recipe in the other thread, but if you want something different this is also one of our favorites. I posted it here in 2020.

French Meatloaf

2 lbs. ground beef

2/3 c. dry bread crumbs

2/3 c. chopped shallots

2/3 c. Gruyere cheese

3Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1/3 c. milk

2 tsp. thyme

4 eggs, hard boiled

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Pack 1/2 of the meatloaf mixture into a large greased loaf pan. Lay down the hard boiled eggs on top in a row lengthwise, end to end. Cover with remaining meatloaf mixture so eggs are completely covered. Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Spread 2 more Tbsp. Dijon mustard on top and bake an additional 25 minutes until done.