Best 5 Buttermilk Meat Loaf Recipes

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**Buttermilk Meatloaf: A Southern Comfort Classic**

Buttermilk meatloaf is a Southern comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a savory, moist, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This recipe uses buttermilk to tenderize the meat and give it a slightly tangy flavor. It is also packed with vegetables, which makes it a healthy and satisfying dish.

In addition to the classic buttermilk meatloaf recipe, this article also includes several variations, such as:

* **Loaded Baked Potato Meatloaf:** This recipe combines two classic comfort foods into one delicious dish. It features a creamy mashed potato filling and a crispy bacon topping.
* **BBQ Meatloaf:** This recipe is perfect for lovers of barbecue. It is coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce and topped with crispy onion rings.
* **Cheesy Meatloaf:** This recipe is sure to please cheese lovers. It is filled with a gooey cheese sauce and topped with a layer of melted cheese.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SAVORY BUTTERMILK MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf recipe is very flavorful, and as the proverbial description goes, 'melts in your mouth.' As far as vegetables, I only used onions, but their sweetness, along with the simple brown sugar glaze, were a great counterpoint to the others flavors.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, diced
2 ½ pounds ground chuck
1 cup dry bread crumbs
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup ketchup
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until soft and translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Combine cooled onion, beef chuck, bread crumbs, buttermilk, ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, tarragon, and Italian seasoning in a bowl; mix together with a fork and let sit until breadcrumbs absorb moisture, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn meatloaf mixture out into the center of the prepared baking sheet and form into a 9x5-inch loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. While meatloaf is baking, whisk brown sugar, mustard, and cider vinegar together in a small bowl. Spread brown sugar glaze over the top of the meatloaf and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 191.7 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1614.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

BUTTERMILK MEAT LOAF



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Barbecue sauce is a Southwestern staple, so I use it in meat loaf instead of ketchup. The buttermilk and garlic also lend a tangy flavor. Whenever I serve this, it gets rave reviews, even from those who don't ordinarily care for meat loaf.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
6 tablespoons barbecue sauce, divided
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, eggs, onion, 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce, buttermilk, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Spread with remaining barbecue sauce. Bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET & SPICY GLAZED BUTTERMILK MEATLOAF



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Panko bread crumbs really make the difference here. When the Panko is soaked with the buttermilk, it forms a squishy texture that is different from regular bread crumbs. The meatloaf will have a light consistency while, at the same time, a rich flavor from the buttermilk. Panko is Japanese breadcrumbs and available in most grocery stores. Note: Leftovers make great meatloaf sandwiches.

Provided by jimf57

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 Meatloaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, Japanese bread crumbs
1 cup whole-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup small-diced onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 lbs ground beef, ground round works best
1/2 lb ground pork
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees (F).
  • Combine the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and place over low heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, don't brown. Add parsley, basil and tomato paste and cook for about a minute. Set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine Panko and buttermilk, let this set for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, place beef, pork, cheese, salt and pepper, the onion/garlic mixture and the Panko/buttermilk mixture. Mix with your hands until combined.
  • In a 13x9x2 rimmed baking pan, form the mixture into a loaf center of the pan, don't touch the sides of the pan. Brush sides and top with some glaze, then bake for 75 minutes, brush on more glaze after 45 minutes. Keep the leftover glaze warm and stir occasionally.
  • After baking, remove the meatloaf from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes; then slice and serve hot with leftover glaze as a sauce.

BUTTERMILK MEATLOAF



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This recipe is a long series of trials and errors. The sauce and bread idea came from Paula Deen. The meatloaf itself is a recipe we found in the newspaper years ago. The final result is well worth a try.

Provided by MTDavids

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb sausage
2/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 small carrot, grated
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 slices bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a bread pan and line with bread slices.
  • Soak crumbs in milk for 5 minutes and stir in oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, eggs, and worcestershire.
  • Add meat, carrot, onion, and mix well.
  • Shape into loaf, place in pan, and flatten top.
  • Mix sugar, mustard, and ketchup and pour half over loaf.
  • Bake 30 minutes, brush with remaining sauce, and bake another 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let sit 15 or 20 minutes.
  • Remove from pan, discard bread, slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 117.6, Sodium 653.3, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.9, Protein 23.5

THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE



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When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it.

Provided by sillyliltracy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
7 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • When choosing ground beef, opt for an 80/20 ratio of lean to fat. This will ensure your meatloaf is moist and flavorful.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible. This will make a big difference in the taste of your meatloaf.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Be sure to press the meatloaf mixture firmly into the loaf pan. This will help keep it together while it's cooking.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven. This will help it cook evenly.
  • Baste the meatloaf with the glaze during the last 15 minutes of cooking. This will help keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meatloaf easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk meatloaf is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, flavorful texture and delicious glaze, it's sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family dinner. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give buttermilk meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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