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The basic recipe for meatloaf has been done to death. There are many variations, but the core of the recipe itself is still pretty much the same. Process meat with some extra ingredients to give it flavor, cook in the oven, serve. Not much to it, right? Well, as a matter of fact, the kitchen is one of the best places in the house to get creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find the correct combination of ingredients and seasonings, you will come up with seemingly infinite variations for a dish as simple as meatloaf, and you will never run out of options. There are literally dozens of recipes for meatloaves out there, but here are our picks for the day. We present to you the top 15 meatloaf recipes that will make you drool as you read. No particular order, really, just an assembly of some of the most delicious and original ways to prepare and serve your meatloaf dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Bacon-wrapped meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We hit the ground running with this delicious and questionably healthy variation of your traditional meatloaf. First, you combine processed ground beef with Parmesan cheese and some slices of bread soaked in milk, all seasoned with salt and pepper and a bit of parsley, and mix it together with your hands. You can add three or four beaten eggs to help the mixture integrate better and become more solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now with the bacon. Grab thin slices of bacon and wrap them around the meatloaf. The last thing you need to do is prepare a sauce for your meatloaf. We suggest as follows: start with half a cup of catsup and add dry mustard and a nice amount of brown sugar. You can add a bit of Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce and combine it all together. Cover your meatloaf in your sauce and take it to the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Spicy meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, give your meatloaf some extra flavor with this recipe featuring a nice number of spices and natural additives that combined together make a great taste that you will never forget. You are going to need a few vegetables as well and add them to the mix. As always, what is most important to have at hand when you start preparing your meatloaf, is your food processor. Here, you will toss carrot, onions, garlic and red pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a separate mix, you will add some spices: chili powder, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper, and this is a good time to add some croutons for better texture. Mix it all together with your meat and sprinkle some sirloin and chuck. This kind of meatloaf is best served with some sauce on top, Worcestershire sauce works best, especially when combined with catsup and honey with a bit of cumin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Spicy cheese meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For all those Mexicans out there, this is the recipe for you. Inspired in your culture and your flavors, spicy cheese meatloaf is the combination of your most delicious quesadillas and our meatloaf recipe. So here we go. These are the ingredients that you will need for your mix: ground beef and pork are the types of meat of choice, strong flavors to balance the spice and the cheese. Then we add onion, garlic, tomatoes, and eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spices in this recipe are cumin pepper, chili powder and salt. The secret ingredient is processed tortillas, that replace the bread crumbs that we often found in this sort of recipe. It kinda makes it more Mexican. Finally, when you put it in your baking dish, make a hole in the middle and stick processed cheese with some jalape\u00f1os and \u00a1ay, caramba!, you are ready to enjoy your spicy cheese meatloaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Blue cheese meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is another recipe for a turkey-based meatloaf with the added interest of integrating the very particular flavor of blue cheese. If you want to feel more sophisticated and gourmet, this excellent recipe for a blue cheese meatloaf is a must. First, you need to cook some vegetables on a saucepan with some oil. Here we stick to the basics: mushrooms and onions, and a bit of garlic. Adding a bit of red pepper will help complement the strong flavor of the blue cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you are ready to add the mixture to about two pounds of ground turkey, with a beaten egg, bread crumbs and, of course, your blue cheese. Pour some tomato sauce on top of your meatloaf and sprinkle sliced shallots. Bake and serve. You won’t be forgotten with this memorable and very original recipe for a blue cheese meatloaf, so take note!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Cheese and cilantro meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This delicious meatloaf recipe is an original take on the classic dish, so it is great to break the routine and explore the possibilities of meatloaf flavors. For this meatloaf, you will have to make cilantro cream, which is based in sour cream. Puree together sour cream with cilantro, hot sauce, and lime juice until it becomes homogenous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, onwards with the meatloaf itself. First, we mix together the following ingredients: breadcrumbs, milk, onion, chili powder, garlic, eggs and parsley with Worcestershire sauce. Our preferred meat in this case is ground beef and veal, you can add pork too if you want. Season your meatloaf with the cilantro sauce and add a bit of sugar dissolved in apple cider vinegar. Put some Cheddar cheese on top and sprinkle some cayenne pepper. Bake in the oven until the meat is fully cooked, and there you go, you can serve your cilantro and cheese meatloaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Thanksgiving meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The name might suggest this could be a thanksgiving dish, and why not, but you can also eat it around the year. The typical Thanksgiving food has been used as an inspiration for this meatloaf. First, you cook together in a skillet or wok some onions and apples, with some thyme and celery. Remember to add salt and pepper here. Process cornbreads and chicken stock, and soak cranberries in hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you are ready to mix all these ingredients and combine them with some Cheddar cheese and eggs. Finally, take it to the oven. This meatloaf is best served with cranberry sauce and cider gravy. You can make your own cider gravy by cooking two tablespoons of flour in a saucepan, and then adding chicken stock, cider and some Worcestershire sauce. Salt and pepper are a must. With this thanksgiving meatloaf recipe, you can look good in any family reunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Vegetable meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vegetables such as onions and peppers are a recurrent ingredient in meatloaves because they add up to the taste and help make it lighter, but what about a meatloaf recipe where vegetables take a more prominent position? This recipe for vegetable meatloaf is exactly what you are looking for. What you need to remember is that many vegetables need to be cooked in oil for a couple minutes before you can add them to the mix, especially zucchini, because otherwise it would be too hard and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also cook some bell peppers and a bit of garlic. Now you can add them to your meatloaf mix, as well as some grated cheese, eggs, and some herbs such as parsley and thyme. Season your meatloaf with some balsamic vinegar and catsup and get it to the oven. And there you go, vegetable meatloaf ready to serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Turkey meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The traditional meat for a meatloaf is a combination of pork, cow, and veal, but that doesn’t mean those are the only types of meat you can use for a meatloaf. Here, we bring you a variety of turkey meatloaf that you will enjoy just as well. Of course, as every type of meat has its own texture and flavor, the preferred ingredients to combine with it will be different. If you want to make a turkey meatloaf, you should pick ingredients with a softer taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, one of the best additions to a turkey meatloaf mix is a combination of two parts of skim milk and three parts of oats stirred together. Some onions will also make some wonders, and eggs too. Season with Worcestershire sauce, catsup and bell pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste. And that’s it, now you can taste and enjoy your turkey meatloaf!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Cheddar meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ah, yes, who doesn’t like cheddar? The intense flavor of this cheese is fantastic for many different dishes and, of course, couldn’t be missing from a snack bar. You can prepare some cheddar meatloaf and take advantage of the characteristic taste of cheddar cheese. In order to make some good and nice cheddar meatloaf, you need to add cheddar cheese to the meat. The relation should be 2 to 1, as in, one part of cheddar every two of meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick up the flavor with some barbecue sauce, green onions, and garlic. Boil an egg and add it too. Finally, add salt and pepper to taste, and there you go. Some people like to add bread crumbs to their meatloaf to improve the texture, so if you feel it helps, then go for it too. And there you go, delicious cheddar meatloaf ready to cook and serve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Vegetarian meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, for vegetarians we have our own version of the meatloaf, using meat replacements that are high in protein and other nutrients, so all of us can enjoy a version of this delicious dish that is the meatloaf. For your vegetarian meatloaf, you start up whisking eggs in water and mixing them with breadcrumb. Soak sun-dried tomatoes and chop them. Cook some onions in oil, and then add the sun-dried tomatoes, as well as some garlic and mushrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mix should be ready in about 15 minutes; you will know because all water has evaporated. Add salt and pepper and then combined everything with some grated cheese. This type of meatloaf requires less cooking time than regular meatloaf, so about half an hour should suffice for all the ingredients to come together. You can serve this meatloaf as a vegetarian-friendly alternative in family reunions and parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Low-fat meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of healthy alternatives, here is another recipe for a meatloaf that, even if is not vegetarian-friendly, is slim shape friendly! You should bear in mind that not all low-fat recipes are boring and tasteless. This low-fat meatloaf will be a great addition to your protein diet! Combine low-fat turkey with milk, breadcrumbs, Swiss cheese and an egg white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pour some oil in a saucepan and cook onions, mushrooms and garlic with a pinch of salt, for about five minutes. You can add zucchini too, but remember that those take longer to cook. Now you’re ready to combine all these ingredients and season with catsup and mustard. And there you go, cook in the oven and let sit before you serve. This low fat and low-calorie version of meatloaf is a must for every weight loss diet and protein-rich diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Sweet meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We keep exploring the possibilities of meatloaf, and now we will give sweet flavors a try. This recipe is based on ground beef and turkey meat. First of all, you need a food processor. You will use it to reduce the bread to crumbs, and then finely chop onions and carrots. Mix all those ingredients with the meat, as well as an egg and half a teaspoon of curry powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add salt and pepper to taste. You can mix all those ingredients by hand until they are integrated and then shape your meatloaf. Now mix peach chutney and ketchup and use it to cover the meatloaf. If you don’t like peach chutney, you can use apricot jam, which works just as well. Take the meatloaf to the oven. Now you will boil potatoes and broccoli. Sprinkle them with curry powder and olive oil, and use them as a side for the meatloaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13. Cheese and tomato meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes make a combination far better than you think, especially as a part of a nicely put together meatloaf using turkey meat. So this is how you get started with this recipe. Stir together the following ingredients: sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese, garlic, bread crumbs, milk, and parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure the mix is well integrated and mix it by hand until the texture is ideal. You can use eggs to increase the consistency of your meatloaf and make the ingredients stick together. Add salt and pepper. Combine the mix with some ground turkey. Put it in a baking dish and cook it. This combination of ingredients will make a great meatloaf with a twist that isn’t very often seen on our tables, so it will give you the novelty of unexpected texture and taste with which you can surprise others and even yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14. Lasagna meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Who loves meatloaf? Of course, we all love meatloaf. And who loves lasagna? Of course, we all love lasagna. So are you in for an opportunity to combine both great recipes into one dish with the best of both worlds? All right, here we go. This isn’t your traditional meatloaf with the ingredients in it, it’s more like lasagna with meatloaf inside. Of course, you will need to cook lasagna noodles and get some tomato sauce which is characteristic of lasagna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basil and garlic shouldn’t be missing from your tomato sauce. Cook and chop some bacon, and combine it with beef, pork, chopped onions, and breadcrumbs. Add a bit more garlic, parsley, tomatoes and eggs, and season with Worcestershire sauce. Create your lasagna with layers of meatloaf mix, lasagna noodles, your tomato sauce and mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Make sure it is well cooked before letting cool down and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15. Tomato and basil meatloaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is our last variation for the day. This meatloaf might not seem very spectacular, but the way it is seasoned and the spices it has make it very unique and distinct from the other variations of the recipe. You need to mix together the ingredients as follows: combine in a large bowl ground beef, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, raw eggs, and chopped onions. Add a special tomato sauce seasoned with basil and black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to add some salt. Put the mix in a baking dish and cook it in the oven. This particular flavor of meatloaf works very well with mozzarella cheese, so you can put some on top of the meatloaf five minutes before taking it out of the oven so it melts. The cheese will make the meatloaf softer and smoother, and add a particular layer of flavor that works perfectly with the rest of the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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