Best 10 Italian Dressing Meatloaf Recipes

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Calling all meatloaf lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our extraordinary Italian Dressing Meatloaf. This dish is a delightful fusion of classic meatloaf and the tangy flavors of Italian dressing. The result is a moist, flavorful, and incredibly juicy meatloaf that will be the star of any dinner table.

This recipe starts with a mixture of ground beef, pork, and veal, blended with a combination of herbs, spices, and of course, Italian dressing. The secret to this meatloaf's moistness lies in the addition of bread crumbs, eggs, and milk, which create a tender and succulent texture. Once the meatloaf is shaped and baked to perfection, it's slathered with a luscious homemade Italian dressing glaze, infusing every bite with a burst of Italian flavors.

But that's not all! This article also features a collection of other tantalizing meatloaf recipes that will satisfy every craving. From the classic All-American Meatloaf to the innovative Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf, and the hearty Swedish Meatballs, there's a recipe here for every occasion.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in the kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, you'll find everything you need to create mouthwatering meatloaf dishes that will impress your family and friends.

So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our Italian Dressing Meatloaf and the other delectable meatloaf recipes in this article. Your taste buds will thank you!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF I



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Made with mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning, this is a different twist on everyday meatloaf! Enjoy!

Provided by Stefanie Sierk

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and ketchup. Season with Italian-style seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic salt, diced tomatoes and cheese. Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and cover loosely with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 180.6 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 941.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

ITALIAN MEATLOAF



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons (about 6 cloves) chopped garlic
2 medium onions, diced
2 red peppers, seeded, small diced
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
3 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Saute 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and saute until just soft. Let cool.
  • Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper. Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl. Thoroughly combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands, making sure not to overmix.
  • Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
  • Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

STUFFING MEATLOAF



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Flavored stuffing mix makes this meatloaf savory!

Provided by SybilK

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
¾ cup chicken-flavored bread stuffing mix (such as Kraft® Stove Top®)
1 egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix beef, onion, stuffing mix, and egg by hand in a bowl. Press beef mixture into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Top meatloaf with shredded mozzarella cheese and let rest while cheese melts, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 429.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY ITALIAN MEATLOAF



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Try our recipe for Easy Italian Meatloaf tonight! Adding stuffing mix instead of bread crumbs creates a unique depth of flavor in this Italian meatloaf.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup each pasta sauce and cheese just until blended.
  • Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 1 hour or until done (160ºF), topping with remaining sauce and cheese after 50 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

ITALIAN DRESSING MEATLOAF



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This is favorite meatlof concoction. The Good Seasons Italian dressing mix comes in handy for so many different creations. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. The tomato sauce mixture also makes a great gravy to go on mashed potatoes as a side.

Provided by Sommer_K

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
12 saltine crackers, crushed
1 egg
16 ounces tomato sauce
1 ounce Italian salad dressing mix (I like Good Seasons)
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat over 400 degrees.
  • Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar and mustard in a small sauce pan. Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer on low while preparing meatloaf.
  • Combine ground meat with Italian dressing mix, salt, pepper, garlic and celery seed until mixed thoroughly.
  • Add crackers and eggs and form into a loaf.
  • Place meatloaf on a a greased baking sheet and cook 25-30 minutes. Top with 1/2 of the tomato sauce mixture and cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Use the remaining tomato sauce to top the meatloaf slices when done.
  • Best served with mashed potatoes and green beans. Enjoy!

STUFFED MEATLOAF



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Use prepared stuffing or follow Giada De Laurentiis' recipe for ciabatta stuffing with chestnuts and pancetta to use in this meatloaf recipe featured on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 small onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 large eggs
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup dried bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground veal
2 cups (packed) Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta, recipe follows, or your favorite stuffing
1/2 cup marinara sauce
3/4 cup grated provolone
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (7.4-ounce) jars roasted peeled whole chestnuts, coarsely broken
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 pound day-old ciabatta bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the Parmesan and bread crumbs. Mix in the beef, pork, and veal. Pack half of the meat mixture into a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. Spoon the stuffing over the meat in the pan, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Top with the remaining meat mixture, enclosing the stuffing completely and pressing firmly. Spoon the marinara sauce over the meatloaf, then sprinkle with the provolone cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the meat loaf is firm to the touch in the center and has pulled away from the sides of the pan, about 45 minutes. Cut crosswise into slices and serve.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a 15 by 10 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a large bowl. Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, rosemary, and garlic. Saute until the onions are very tender, about 12 minutes. Gently stir in the chestnuts and parsley. Transfer the onion mixture to the large bowl with the pancetta. Add the bread and Parmesan and toss to coat. Add enough broth to the stuffing mixture to moisten. Season the stuffing, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mix in the eggs.
  • Transfer the stuffing to the prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down, and bake until the stuffing is heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until the top is crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF



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An easy recipe for Italian flavored meatloaf. It has all the flavors of your favorite Italian meatballs. Makes a great entree for an Italian dinner!

Provided by Susie Weinrich

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
.7 oz packet of Italian Dressing Mix (I use Good Seasonings brand)
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
24 oz jarred marinara
1 cup shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°
  • In a large bowl, with clean hands, lightly mix together the 2 lbs ground beef, 2 minced garlic cloves, .7 oz packet of Italian Dressing Mix, 1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/3 cup milk, 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Do not overmix the meatloaf mixture or it will have a tough texture.
  • In a 9x13 glass casserole pan pour about 1/2 cup marinara sauce onto the bottom of the pan. Dump the Italian meatloaf mixture out into the pan and shape into a meatloaf, about 2 1/2 inch tall, 6 inches wide and about 11 inches long (roughly)
  • Pour the rest of the jarred marinara over the meatloaf. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, bake uncovered for another 10 minutes. The center of the meatloaf should read 165 degrees with an instant thermometer.
  • Let cool for about 5 minutes and then slice and serve!

ITALIAN DRESSING



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This is a satisfying all-purpose Italian dressing recipe. Use this homemade version on salad greens, in vegetable salads or even as a marinade for chicken. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the first 10 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF



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Add Italian Style Meatloaf to your home-cooked meals menu. The old-world flavor of Italian Style Meatloaf is thanks to the use of an Italian dressing mix.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 env. (0.7 oz.) GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix bread crumbs and milk in large bowl. Add meat, half the tomato sauce and remaining ingredients; mix just until blended.
  • Shape meat mixture into oval loaf in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 1 hour. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over meatloaf; bake 20 min. or until meatloaf is done (160ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

FRESH ITALIAN DRESSING



Fresh Italian Dressing image

Italian dressing is adaptable; try it with sweet lettuces, such as Bibb, and bitter chicories, such as radicchio. Key ingredients include olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried mustard
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Whisk garlic, sugar, mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the red pepper flakes, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Whisk together oils; add to vinegar mixture in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in herbs; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, such as 80% lean ground beef and 20% ground pork, for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Add some bulk and texture to the meatloaf by adding breadcrumbs, oats, or rice.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the meatloaf, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Wrap the meatloaf in bacon before baking, to add extra flavor and moisture.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan at 350°F for about 1 hour, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving, to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

This Italian dressing meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, along with the tangy Italian dressing glaze, creates a moist and flavorful meatloaf that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad for a complete meal.

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