Best 9 Cajun Meatloaf With Creole Sauce Recipes

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**Cajun Meatloaf with Creole Sauce: A Flavorful Fusion of Southern Cuisine**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with our tantalizing Cajun Meatloaf smothered in a rich and savory Creole sauce. This dish is a symphony of flavors, combining the bold spices of Cajun cuisine with the aromatic and complex flavors of Creole cooking. The meatloaf is crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, seasoned to perfection with a fiery blend of Cajun spices, garlic, and onion. Topped with a thick and hearty Creole sauce made with tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, onions, and a hint of cayenne pepper, this meatloaf is a true masterpiece. Served alongside fluffy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans, this dish promises an unforgettable dining experience. In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations for a vegetarian meatloaf, a spicy Creole sauce, and a creamy horseradish sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal every time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEATLOAF WITH A CREOLE SAUCE



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This is a perfect entree for a comfort meal! Add some mashed potatoes, a green vegetable or salad! Beautiful and perfect. Meatloaf is so easy and absolutely delicious. I like to add a "creole sauce" (that's what I call it) while serving. This makes it even more deliciouis.

Provided by Becky Spoon

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 small 0nion, diced
1 small/medium Belll pepper/diced
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Butter
1 1/2 lb Ground beef or combination of ground pork and beef
1 cup Bread crumbs or more if needed
1/4 cup Tomato sauce
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper; dried or fresh thyme
1/2 cup Ketchup
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp Brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup Ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup bell pepper/diced
1/2 cup onion/diced
1 14.5 ounce stewed or diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste...add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes are too acidic.

Steps:

  • For the Meatloaf:Preheat the over to 350 degrees. Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the olive oil and butter combination until tender and set aside to cool. Meanwhile place the ground meats in a bowl, add the egg, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, seasons and the onion and bell pepper once cooled. Combine all the ingredients. I use my hands...add more bread crumbs if needed. You want the meatloaf to hold together.....not too loose.....you want it to form a nice loaf in a pan or in a sheet pan. Mold into a loaf, place on a sheet pan, top with the topping sauce coating the top and sides, bake 30 or 45 minutes until center is firm or internal temperature reaches 160. Let the meatloaf rest a few minutes and top with the creole sauce. Slice and Serve!!

CAJUN MEATLOAF WITH CREOLE SAUCE



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I woke up thinking creole and cajun. I then thought why not combine it in a meatloaf. This was a huge success! The meatloaf was so flavorful and the creole sauce took it over the top. I served it with fried cabbage and mashed potatoes. I put the creole sauce on the meatloaf and the mashed potatoes.

Provided by Jenny Powers

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 c diced celery
1/2 c diced green pepper
1/2 c onion
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
2 dash(es) worcestershire sauce
1 egg, blended
3/4 c plain bread crumbs
1 small can of tomato sauce
CREOLE SAUCE
1 c diced celery
1 c diced onion
1 c diced green pepper
2 dash(es) tabassco sauce
2 Tbsp dried basil
2 tsp bacon grease
1 1/2 tsp plain flour
1 can(s) petite diced tomatoes
1 small can of tomato sauce
3 clove garlic minced

Steps:

  • 1. Mix up all meatloaf ingredients. Shape into a loaf. Place in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 mins, remove foil and bake about 10 to 15 mins to brown. Remove and let it rest for about 10 mins.
  • 2. While the meatloaf is in the oven, start cooking the creole sauce.
  • 3. In a skillet saute the trinity (peppers, onions and celery) in the bacon grease until tender.
  • 4. Add the flour and stir it in until blended.
  • 5. Next, add the tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  • 6. Add all of the remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 mins.
  • 7. It's taste time! Taste the creole sauce and and add more tabassco to your liking or let folks add the heat on their own.
  • 8. Next time, I make this I am going to try all beef and see which I like best. I hope that you enjoy this flavorful dish.

CAJUN STYLE MEATLOAF



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This is meatloaf with some kick! The seasonings really bring out the flavor of the meat.

Provided by Bill Echols

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup ketchup
1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ pound andouille sausage, casings removed
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup dried bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the bay leaves, salt, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, ground white pepper, cumin, and nutmeg; set aside.
  • Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved seasoning mix. Saute until mixture starts sticking to the bottom of the pan, about 6 minutes. Stir in the milk and ketchup; continue cooking for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove vegetable mixture from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature. Place the beef and sausage in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the eggs, the vegetable mixture, and the bread crumbs. Remove the bay leaves. Mix well by hand, and form into a loaf about 1 1/2 inches high.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Then raise heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake for another 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1184.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CAJUN MEATLOAF WITH CREOLE SAUCE



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Tasty meatloaf. just enough heat. If you like it hotter just add more Cajun seasoning.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 22

MEATLOAF
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 c green pepper diced
1 medium onion diced
4 clove garlic minced
1/2 c bread crumbs
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
8 oz can tomato sauce
SAUCE
4 Tbsp butter
1 large onion diced
1 c green pepper diced
3 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1 Tbsp flour
1/2 c dry red wine
15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
8 oz can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients for meatloaf together and place in a greased loaf pan. Cover with foil and bake 1 hour. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes to brown.
  • 2. Sauce Place butter in skillet. Once melted and hot stir in green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Stir in the basil, and Cajun seasoning. Deglaze the pan with the wine scrapping up bits and let most evaporate. Stir in the flour then the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Cook until thickened. Transfer to a food processor or immersion blender and blend until smooth.
  • 3. Serve over meatloaf.

MONUMENT CAFE MEATLOAF WITH CREOLE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cup quick oats, such as Quaker
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 onions, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, cored and sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup red wine
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the ground beef in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, ketchup, milk, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic, bell peppers and onions and mix well. Then pour over the ground beef. Hand mix the beef and seasoning mixture until incorporated. Shape the mixture into a loaf and bake on a sheet pan or in a loaf pan for about 1 hour. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees F. Remove from the oven let rest about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Creole Sauce.
  • Saute the onions, garlic and peppers in the olive oil in a saucepot over medium-high heat until well done and caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add the wine, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt and sugar if using. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CAJUN-STYLE MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf takes a spicy spin on the weeknight dinner classic.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium (9 oz.) yellow onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium-size (3 1/2 oz. total) celery stalks, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 small (7 oz.) green bell pepper, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 ½ Tbsp. Creole seasoning
½ tsp. black pepper
1 lb. ground chuck
8 oz. ground pork
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 large eggs
¼ cup, plus 2 Tbsp. ketchup, divided
1 Tbsp. light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in top third position. Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, leaving a 3-inch overhang on long sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add celery and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add Creole seasoning and pepper; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl; spread in an even layer across bottom of bowl, and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add beef, pork, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, and 2 tablespoons of the ketchup to onion mixture in bowl. Gently fold together using your hands just until incorporated. Press into prepared loaf pan.
  • Stir together sugar and remaining 1/4 cup ketchup in a small bowl; spread evenly over meatloaf.
  • Bake in preheated oven until well browned and a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of meatloaf registers 165°F, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes. Remove meatloaf from loaf pan using foil overhang as handles, and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 8 slices.

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S CAJUN MEAT LOAF



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I've never been a fan of meat loaf. After all, its a loaf of meat with ketchup on it...or so I thought. My friend made this for me last night and it was so good! The recipe is from Paul Prudhomme (of K-Paul's, New Orleans). Warning: this is very spicy and if you're not used to eating "cajun" type foods, you might want to back off on the cayenne & hot sauce just a bit.

Provided by Tracey D Mizell

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 whole bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup catsup
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup very fine dry breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire and seasoning mix.
  • Saute until mixture starts sticking excessively; about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well.
  • Stir in the milk and catsup.
  • Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. REMOVE BAY LEAVES.
  • Place ground beef and pork in an ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Add the eggs, cooked vegetable mixture (cooled) and the bread crumbs. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
  • In the center of the pan, shape the mixture into a loaf that is about 1 1/2 inches high, 6 inches wide and 12 inches long.
  • Bake uncovered at 350° for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400° and continue to cook until done, about 35 minutes longer.
  • Serve Immediately as is or with "Very Hot Cajun Sauce for Beef".

CREOLE MEAT LOAF



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This meat loaf is not spicy, despite the name. It is a mix of ground beef and pork, with a nice creole sauce on top. It originally came from an old Southern Living cookbook, but the recipe has been changed significantly since its publication. If you would like, put the cheese of your choice on the meatloaf before adding the creole sauce. Also, feel free to substitute creole seasoning for the salt and pepper!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Creole

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 small green bell pepper, grated
2 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, grated
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1 cup milk
1 cup toasted breadcrumb
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup milk
2 cups canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the meat loaf, mix the first 10 ingredients thoroughly in the order given and shape into a loaf. Pack into a greased 9 x 5 x 4 inch loafpan. Cover with creole sauce and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • For the creole sauce, melt the shortening; add flour, and cook over medium heat until a rich brown, stirring constantly.
  • Add chopped pepper, onion, and garlic. Let simmer until wilted. Add milk.
  • Add tomotoes, salt and pepper (or creole seasoning), and worcestershire sauce. Let come to a boil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

CAJUN MEAT LOAF



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A jambalaya of flavors greets guests who sample my zippy meat loaf. I received the recipe years ago from a friend who lived in Jamaica.-Anna Free, Cleveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 175-200 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

40 bay leaves
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup each pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, ground cumin and nutmeg
40 green onions, thinly sliced
15 medium onions, chopped
10 medium green peppers, chopped
40 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups butter
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup hot pepper sauce
6 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
1 bottle (64 ounces) ketchup
8 packages (8 ounces each) dry bread crumbs (20 cups)
36 eggs, beaten
30 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
10 pounds ground pork

Steps:

  • Combine the seasonings; set aside. In Dutch ovens, saute onions, green peppers and garlic in butter until tender. Add Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and reserved seasonings. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Remove from the heat; stir in milk and ketchup. Cool. , Add bread crumbs and eggs; mix well. In several large bowls, combine beef, pork and vegetable mixture; mix well. Pat into 11 greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Ground Meat: For a flavorful and juicy meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. The pork adds moisture and richness to the meatloaf.
  • Seasoning the Meatloaf: Generously season the meatloaf mixture with a blend of spices, including Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This will give the meatloaf a bold and flavorful taste.
  • Using Panko Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are a great addition to the meatloaf mixture as they help to absorb excess moisture and create a lighter texture. Be sure to use plain Panko breadcrumbs, not seasoned ones.
  • Adding Vegetables: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the meatloaf mixture, such as diced onions, bell peppers, or carrots. This will add flavor and texture to the meatloaf.
  • Cooking the Meatloaf Properly: Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F. This will ensure that the meatloaf is cooked through and juicy.
  • Making the Creole Sauce: While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the Creole sauce. This sauce is made with a combination of diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer the sauce until it has thickened and flavorful.
  • Serving the Meatloaf: Once the meatloaf is cooked through, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Top each slice of meatloaf with a generous helping of Creole sauce and enjoy!

Conclusion:

This Cajun meatloaf with Creole sauce is a delectable and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of ground beef and pork, along with a blend of Cajun spices, vegetables, and Panko breadcrumbs, creates a moist and savory meatloaf that is sure to impress. The Creole sauce, made with diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and Cajun seasoning, adds an extra layer of flavor and richness to the dish. Serve this meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted vegetables, for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy!

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