Never the Same Twice Meatloaf
Revolutionize your dinner routine with "Never the Same Twice Meatloaf"—a customizable twist on a classic comfort food! This versatile recipe lets you experiment with a variety of ingredients, like ground beef, pork, or turkey, and mix-ins ranging from breadcrumbs to oats or even cooked rice. Packed with flavor from grated veggies, garlic, and your choice of seasonings, it's designed to reflect your personal tastes every time you make it. Glazed with ketchup, BBQ sauce, or a savory tomato paste topping and optionally enriched with gooey melted cheese, this meatloaf delivers on both comfort and creativity. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and baked to juicy perfection, it pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad for a dinner that’s as satisfying as it is unique. Perfect for busy weeknights or a hearty family meal, this adaptable recipe ensures your meatloaf is never the same—but always delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers, oats, or cooked rice)
- 0.5 cup milk (or broth or plant-based milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup grated or finely chopped vegetables (carrot, zucchini, onion, or bell pepper)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon seasoning of your choice (e.g., Italian herbs, smoked paprika, cumin)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 cup ketchup (or BBQ sauce or tomato paste)
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 0.5 cup topping sauce (ketchup, BBQ sauce, or glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, grated vegetables, minced garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Add 1/4 cup of ketchup (or chosen sauce) and shredded cheese, if using, to the meat mixture. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a large spoon until well combined.
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet, or press it evenly into the loaf pan.
Spread the topping sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf, creating a glaze.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute and makes slicing easier.
Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 216.6 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.5 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 924 mg | 308% | |
| Sodium | 6348 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.7 g | ||
| Protein | 198.5 g | 397% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 972 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 4216 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
