My husband is a meat loaf fanatic, I've tried to enroll him in M.L.A. (meatloaf lovers anonymous) but I soon found out that it doesn't exist... so I just change the recipes for the family so we don't get burnt out.
This one is my favorite.
Just admit it! Sometimes we need a break from the heavy ketchup-laden loaf of meat that is SOOOO outdated the recipe probably hasn't changed since your great great great grandmother right? Well I hate to tell you, those recipes are what make kids DREAD meatloaf night. Try this easy Italian pantry meatloaf and let me know what you think! I call it the pantry meatloaf because I don't have to run to the store for the ingredients, I usually have them all. Especially since plants are blooming and I have a TON of fresh basil on hand!
What you will need
MEATLOAF
1lb ground beef
1lb ground pork
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 TBL dried parsley
1/2 tso garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp herbs de Provence
1 handful of Italian style bread crumbs
1 handful of Italian Style Cheese
3 dashes Worcestershire
1 egg
1 tablespoon of olive oil
TOPPING
Cheese
1 Sliced Tomato
basil leaves
CRUNCHY TOPPING
1 Cup Breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
Add all of the ingredients together
USE YOUR HANDS! Get messy and mix mix mix!
Form into a loaf shape
In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, set aside
After 30 minutes,
take the meat loaf out of the oven and place basil leaves on top
then cheese(just enough to protect the basil from burning)
then sliced tomato
season with salt and pepper
back into the oven it goes!!!!
After the tomatoes have started to release the juice and shrivel up
Cover with more cheese and top with breadcrumb mixture (You will not use all of it)
Finish baking until your meatloaf is thoroughly cooked and delicious
And there you have it! A DELICIOUS Italian pantry meat loaf!
I like to serve with basil cream mashed potatoes which can be found on my old blog Here
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