Memaws Meatloaf Food

MEMAW'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• preheat oven to 350.
• open cooking bag and spray inside evenly with cooking spray. Place bag inside large baking dish and set aside. (These bags can be found in the foil isle).
• dissolve bouillon cube in 1 cup hot water and set aside.
• slice onion thinly and set aside.
• place ground beef in large mixing bowl and break apart to loosen meat.
• break eggs into small mixing bowl and beat with fork until smooth.
• pour eggs on top of ground beef.
• add all of the other ingredients EXCEPT THE WATER WITH THE DISSOLVED BOUILLON CUBE.
• mix thoroughly with your hands ensuring that all ingredients are worked through the meat evenly.
• tip: You can wear latex gloves to mix your meatloaf. It helps mix all the ingredients evenly and solves the problem for those who do not like to handle raw meat.
• shape meat into a nice log shape.
• place sliced onion on top of meatloaf.
• gently slide meatloaf into the prepared cooking bag.
• pour dissolved bouillon cube mixture into the cooking bag.
• close bag with bag fastener.
• cut two small air holes on top of the bag.
• bake for approximately 1 hour.
• check meat temperature with a baking thermometer to ensure that your meatloaf is completely cooked in teh middle. Meatloaf should be golden brown on the outside.
• Let meatloaf sit for 15 minutes before slicing and serve with your favorite side dishes.

MEMAW'S CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix together cream cheese, the drained crushed pineapple (I don't think it has enough taste if you drain it dry so I keep it kind of wet), the green pepper, dried minced onions, and seasoned salt.
• Form into a ball.
• Roll in pecans.

MEMAW'S BEST COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Drain the fruit, and place in an ungreased casserole dish.
• Mix together all other ingredients in mixing bowl until smooth.
• Spoon evenly over fruit.
• Do not stir.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve hot by itself or a la mode!

MEMAW'S COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash greens in a sinkful of cold water.
• Break stems off an inch or two below leaf and discard.
• Tear/shred the leaves by hand and place them in a large cooking pot.
• Add bacon, 1/4 cup of sugar, and about 2 tablespoons of salt.
• Fill pot with water up to about 1 1/2 inches from top of pot.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally (water will cook off, so add more if necessary).
• After 2 hours, add more sugar (not more than 1/4 cup; I usually add slightly less) and more salt to taste.
• Fill the pot back to about half-full with water.
• Cover, boil, reduce heat, simmer, and stir occasionally for another 1 1/2-2 hours (if more water is needed, add only enough to keep about three fingers worth in the pot).
• Serve with a slotted spoon to drain away water and eat'em up (some folks eat'em with tabasco or pepper sauce).
• These are great as a side dish with fried chicken, country ham, meatloaf, turkey, roast, or as a companion to a big bowl of beans.
• I usually enjoy the leftovers with nothing but a pan of cornbread.

MAMA'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Some cooks put all ingredients into a loaf pan "raw", but I prefer to sauté the onions first to take the "bite" out of them.
• Drain and set aside to cool.
• Into a large bowl place the ground beef, bread crumbs, catsup, egg, Worcestershire sauce and parsley.
• Add the sautéed onions to this mixture.
• Wash your hands and delve into this mixture like a mad man, squish it between your fingers and mix it very well.
• Form a loaf in a baking dish, leaving at least 1-inch around the sides so fat can drain off.
• Bake at 350°F about 45 minutes or until done.
• Serve this delicious meatloaf as is or with my recipe for curry sauce.

MAMAW'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Loaf:
• Mix and shape into a loaf all items except for the sauce items. Place into baking dish leaving enough room to gather grease. As it bakes drain off grease. Bake 40 minutes on 350 degrees.
• Sauce:
• Top with a the mixture of remaining items and cook for another 15 minutes (or longer if you like the sauce kinda burnt).
• Serve with mash potatoes and green beans.