ITALIAN MEATLOAF BY B H & G

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The filling makes the meat loaf interesting, reminds me of a pastaless lasagna. It was yummy. Came from BH&G "New" Cookbook (1968). I used Whole Wheat Triscuits.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup low-sodium wheat crackers, medium grind (about 11 crackers)
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
6 ounces tomato paste
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup low-sodium wheat crackers, medium grind
12 ounces low fat cottage cheese, small curd
3 ounces canned mushrooms, chopped, drained
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • PREPARE MEAT MIX:.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup medium cracker crumbs (about 11 crackers), ground beef and ground pork, tomato paste, eggs, finely chopped onion, finely chopped green pepper, salt and dash of pepper. Mix well.
  • Pat half of the meat mixture into the bottom of an 8x8x2-inch baking pan lightly coated with olive oil.
  • PREPARE FILLING:.
  • Combine 1/2 cup medium cracker crumbs, small-curd cottage cheese, one 3-ounce can of chopped mushrooms, drained (about 1/2 cup), snipped parsley, and dried oregano (crushed between fingers).
  • Spread filling mixture evenly over meat in pan.
  • Top with remaining meat mixture.
  • Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 1 hour.
  • Let meat loaf stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 119.8, Sodium 678.9, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 27.5

Jordan E
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I'm so glad I found this meatloaf recipe. It's now my go-to recipe.


Alejandro Carrillo
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This meatloaf is a great way to use up leftover ingredients.


mega Zwatcher
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I love this meatloaf recipe. It's so versatile and I can always find something to add to it.


Youssef Wasfi
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This meatloaf is so easy to make and it always turns out moist and flavorful.


Gilo Khoshaba
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I've made this meatloaf several times and it's always a hit.


Layton Brown
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This meatloaf is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Mya Sipres
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I'm so glad I found this meatloaf recipe. It's now my go-to recipe.


Abdal Khan
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This meatloaf is a great way to use up leftover ingredients.


Naila Awan
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I love this meatloaf recipe. It's so versatile and I can always find something to add to it.


sp TYPIST
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This meatloaf is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


shahzad Qaisar
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I've been making this meatloaf for years and it's always a family favorite.


Abu Sayem
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful.


Mohim Uddin
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I made this meatloaf for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Emily Tembo
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This meatloaf is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Royal Titan
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I'm not a huge fan of meatloaf but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Aneeb Rehmani
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I added some chopped veggies to the meatloaf and it was even better. This is a great recipe to experiment with.


Young Killer
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This was my first time making meatloaf and it was a success! Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Ali Je
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I've made this meatloaf several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out moist and flavorful.


Adam Buchholz
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This meatloaf was absolutely delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. My family loved it and said it was the best meatloaf they'd ever had.