Best 7 Party Pleasing Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of mouthwatering meatloaf recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From the classic All-American Meatloaf, bursting with savory flavors, to the tangy and sweet Asian-Inspired Meatloaf, these recipes promise an explosion of taste in every bite. For those seeking a healthier option, the Turkey Meatloaf offers a leaner yet equally delectable alternative, while the Vegetarian Meatloaf caters to plant-based enthusiasts with its hearty blend of vegetables, grains, and spices. Each recipe is carefully curated with step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Whether you're hosting a party, preparing a comforting family meal, or simply craving a hearty and flavorful dish, these meatloaf recipes are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave you yearning for more.

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EASY MEATLOAF



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This is a very easy and no fail recipe for meatloaf. It won't take long to make at all, and it's quite good!

Provided by Janet Caldwell

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup milk
1 cup dried bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
⅓ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

PARTY MEAT LOAF



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds ground round
1 1/2 pounds ground veal
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup cognac or brandy
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 medium onion, grated
1 cup finely chopped red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons minced parsley
2/3 cup sour cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the meats, eggs and one cup of the breadcrumbs. Mix in the remaining ingredients until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Shape into two loaves or rounds and place in a baking pan large enough to accommodate both. Sprinkle remaining breadcrumbs over the tops of each.
  • Bake one-and-a-half hours. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 526, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 619 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 2 grams

EASY PLEASING MEATLOAF



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I found this recipe several years ago and use it regularly. You can substitute BBQ sauce for the ketchup. Finely diced green peppers also are a nice addition.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1 (6 1/4 ounce) package Stove Top stuffing mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup ketchup, divided

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup ketchup.
  • Shape meat mixture into an oval loaf.
  • Place loaf in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Top with remaining ketchup.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 160.6, Sodium 763.6, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 36.1

PARTY PLEASING MEATLOAF



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This is one darn good meatloaf recipe that your guest will love. Serve it up with garlic mashed potatoes and brandied carrots. Your company will think they've died and went to heaven.

Provided by Carolyn Parke

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

11/2 c cracker crumbs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
6 oz tomato paste
2 eggs, beaten
1 medium sweet onion, chopped fine
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped fine
1 1/2 c cottage cheese, small curd
6-8 oz mushrooms, fresh, chopped
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 c mozzarella , shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In large bowl, combine 1 cup cracker crumbs, with pork, beef, eggs, tomato paste, onion, red pepper, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • 3. Put half of mixture in an 8X8 baking pan.
  • 4. In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, mushroom pieces, remaining cracker crumbs, parsley, and cheese. Spread over meat mixture in pan.
  • 5. Top with the remaining meat mixture. Note: You can mix 1/4 cup ketchup with 1 teaspoon Worchester, and 2 TBLs brown sugar together and top off meat loaf if you prefer a glaze. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

EASY PLEASING MEATLOAVES



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Even beginners will find these meatloaves easy to make. Bonus: smaller loaves cut the oven time to just 40 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 8 servings, one half meat loaf each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Pork
1 cup water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix meat, stuffing mix, water, eggs and 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce.
  • Shape meat mixture into four oval loaves. Place, side-by-side, in foil-lined shallow baking pan. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce.
  • Bake 30 min. or until cooked through (160°F). Cut each meatloaf in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 24 g

MEATLOAF FOR A DINNER PARTY



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Meatloaf is universally appealing. When properly made it's moist, holds it's shape when cut and presents well on the table. This meatloaf recipe is also made so it can be presented prettily on a circular tray or even cake plate with an attractive side dish in the center, and colorful garnish to set it off.

Provided by Diane Williams

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1.5 lb. ground beef
1/2 Cup ketchup
1/3 Cup parmesan cheese
3/4 Cup fresh bread crumbs
1 Cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 Cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tsp. mustard
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
(Topping)
1/4 Cup tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp. mustard
2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 Cup peppers, diced to sprinkle over the top

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees
  • Grease a 9 inch spring form pan
  • In a large bowl, combine ketchup, eggs, onion and peppers, parmesan, salt and pepper and bread crumbs until thoroughly mixed
  • Add ground beef and by hand, mix it thoroughly into the prepared mixture
  • Form it into the greased pan into a circle and use a small ramekin to hold the center if necessary. Alternately, you can use a greased 8 x 8 casserole dish and form it into a square, as desired
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until thoroughly baked through
  • Spread the topping and sprinkle with diced peppers

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 101 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 489 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

EASY PLEASING MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Easy Pleasing Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by collins4

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (6 ounce) package chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce.
  • Shape meat mixture into oval loaf in 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • top with remaining barbecue sauce.
  • Bake 1 hr or until cooked through.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork: This will give the meatloaf a more flavorful and moist texture.
  • Add bread crumbs or oats to the meatloaf mixture: This will help to bind the ingredients together and prevent the meatloaf from becoming too dry.
  • Add an egg to the meatloaf mixture: This will also help to bind the ingredients together and make the meatloaf more tender.
  • Season the meatloaf mixture generously with salt and pepper: You can also add other spices or herbs to taste.
  • Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a greased loaf pan: Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until it is cooked through.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf and make it more flavorful.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and moist meatloaf that your family and friends will love. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.

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