The Creeks Meatloaf Food

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

CRIPPLE CREEK MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients gently, but well and form into a loaf in a baking pan.
• Do not overmix, as this tends to make for a tough (too firm) meatloaf.
• Mix topping ingredients together and coat top of meatloaf.
• Bake for 1 ½ hours at 350°F
• Cover for first 45 minutes.

MILE-HIGH MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
• Line 3 (9-by 5-inch) loaf pans with wax paper and set aside.
• Make bread crumbs by placing the bread in the work bowl of a food processor and processing until finely ground. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl. Add all ingredients, except ketchup, to the bowl; mix until just combined. Divide and shape the meat mixture into loaves in the prepared pans. Spread a layer of ketchup over the top to cover the meat loaf. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Remove from heat and let meatloaf cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

THE BEST MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl until completely combined. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and lightly golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add 3 tablespoons of the ketchup and cook until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is thick and brick red colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the onions cool slightly. Then add them to the beaten eggs and mix to combine.
• Add the beef to the egg and onion mixture. Break up the meat with a fork or wooden spoon, and then mix to thoroughly combine; you don't want to see any lumps of raw beef. Add the panko and mix to combine. Stir the meat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 7 seconds; it will become more homogenous and tackier.
• Transfer the meat to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 9-by-5-inch loaf. Smooth the top and evenly spread the remaining ketchup over top. Bake for 5 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue to bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 150 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

TAVERN ON THE GREEN'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and milk.
• Add the torn bread and let it absorb the liquid for about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon (very crispy but not burnt) until most but not all of the fat is rendered. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Stir the bread mixture with a fork to blend.
• Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients, including the drained bacon, but not the beef, and mix thoroughly.
• Fold in the beef and mix to incorporate throughout, being careful to avoid mashing or overhandling the meat.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Remove bowl from the refrigerator and shape meat into a loaf approximately 5 inches long and 3 inches high.
• Place in the middle of a low-sided baking pan and bake for 35 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients together.
• Brush meatloaf with glaze and bake for another 20 minutes.
• Remove meat loaf from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

THE BEST AMISH MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix first 7 ingredients throughly together and pack into a loaf pan.
• Next put the strips of bacon on top and bake for an hour at 350F degrees.
• While waiting, mix the sauce ingredients together.
• After the hour is up, pour and smooth the sauce onto the meatloaf and cook another 15 to 20 minutes. I have sometimes added 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt instead of the salt to the sauce mixture and that is also delicious!