New Orleans Cheese Meatloaf Food

EMERIL'S MOST KICKED-UP MEATLOAF EVER

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat the butter over medium-high heat until melted. Add all but 1/4 cup of the onions, the celery and all but 2 tablespoons of the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to caramelize around the edges, about 6 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of the garlic, the thyme, rosemary, and parsley and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• When the vegetable mixture is cooled, transfer to a mixing bowl and add the eggs, mustard, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 teaspoon of the Worcestershire sauce, and heavy cream and mix until thoroughly combined. Add the breadcrumbs, ground chuck, pork sausage, ground veal, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Transfer meat mixture to a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan and using your hands, form mixture into a loaf shape. Arrange the slices of bacon on the top of the meatloaf and set aside.
• In a small saucepan combine the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped onion, remaining 2 tablespoons of green pepper, remaining teaspoon of garlic, remaining 1/2 cup of ketchup, remaining 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, remaining 2 teaspoons of pepper, vinegar, and canned tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the uncooked meatloaf and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the bacon and sauce are slightly caramelized on the top of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and serve along with the Macaroni with 4 Cheeses.

NEW ORLEANS' CHEESE MEATLOAF?

Steps:

• 1. Heat a olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add diced red bell peppers,sliced green chiles and chopped vidalia onion,saute for 5 minutes until tender.Season with 1 teaspoon creole seasoning and set aside.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 3. In a large bowl,combine ground sirloin,egg whites,bread crumbs,steak sauce,garlic powder,remaining creole seasoning,sauteed pepper mixture and cubed sharp cheddar cheese;mix together.
• 4. Spoon into a loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until no longer pink.
• 5. For Creole Cheese Sauce:in a medium saucepan,heat margarine and flour over medium heat,whisk together for 3 minutes.Add milk,creole mustard,american and parmesan cheese and hot pepper sauce,whisk again for 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
• 6. Place the meatloaf on a large platter.Drizzle with the sauce.Cut in 1-inch wide slice.

BLUE CHEESE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese.
• Add ground beef, egg, onion, salt and pepper.
• Blend thoroughly.
• Shape into a round loaf.
• With a spoon, make a crater-like depression in top of loaf.
• Fill depression with Blue Cheese Dressing.
• If desired, sprinkle more crumbled blue cheese on top.
• Bake at 350 for 1 hour.