Best Meatloaf Recipe

You may think the best meatloaf recipe is one handed down from your grandmother, but did you know making meatloaf goes all the way back to ancient times? Historians say cooks have added things like minced bread, vegetables, spices, rice and other thickeners to ground meat and served them with sauces or gravies for centuries. Because of this rich history, the best recipes include traditional flavors as well as a contemporary variety of tantalizing flavors and are found on restaurant menus around the world. No matter which recipe you choose, remember not to over-mix your meatloaf or it will be dense and tough.

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 Traditional American meatloaf is formed into a loaf and baked in a form or open banking dish. It not only makes a great dinner entrée, but leftovers are also well-known as a favorite for sandwiches. In fact, many think meatloaf better the following day. It is often served with a side of mashed potatoes and a steamed vegetable.

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 This savory dish includes ingredients like whole hard-boiled eggs and bacon along with the standard ground beef. The ground meat is folded over the eggs and shaped in a flat loaf and baked in a Dutch oven. Sour cream added to the sauce creates a flavorful gravy.

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 This meatloaf has a unique Asian flavor brought out by the grated gingerroot, soy sauce, and honey. It makes a tasty combination when served with steamed rice and drizzled with the Asian sauce that also contains honey, brown sugar, and soy sauce.

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 Irish meatloaf adds chili sauce and cheese and is served with Colcannon which in Irish tradition is made from mashed potatoes, cabbage, butter, salt, and pepper and is often mixed with other ingredients like cream, onions, chives, garlic, or boiled ham.

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 If you're looking for a moist spicy version of meatloaf, this one will make a nice addition to your file of best meatloaf recipes. Cumin pleasantly flavors this specialty loaf while ingredients like black pepper, white pepper and cayenne pepper give it a unique zesty zing.

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 In this health-conscious culture, the low carb meatloaf is a favorite among dieters. This old-fashioned loaf is served with a layer of tomato sauce mixture rich in herbs and spices.

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 Vegetarian and meatloaf used in the same sentence might sound like a contradiction, but for those who crave the comfort of a meatloaf dinner but have given up meat, vegetarian ground meat substitutes offer all the tastes and aromas of meatloaf with this unique blend of ingredients.

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 Turkey is viewed as a healthy alternative to beef, but when buying your ground turkey make sure it is lean turkey. If it isn't, lean ground beef will have less fat.

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 This loaf is rolled in sauce and baked. In addition to ingredients mixed into the loaf, others like parsley, oregano, basil, and thyme are sprinkled on top of the loaf which is also covered with bacon, onion, mushrooms and cheese.

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 Meatloaf smothered in barbeque sauce offers a tangy, irresistible delight for barbeque enthusiasts, securing its place among the best meatloaf recipes.

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