Thursday, March 31, 2011

White Cheddar Meatloaf - A Family Favorite!


You may be one of the many people that have said in the past "I'll never eat meatloaf" or "I don't like meatloaf" etc. The surprising thing is, homemade meatloaf is delicious, and with this recipe, I promise you won't be disappointed! So, forget the past...

I snagged this recipe from (no other than) Cooking Light. I provided the link below. However, we actually made this meal healthier and used TURKEY meat instead of ground sirloin. If you do use beef, use lean. This is a great meal to prep the night before then stick in the oven when you get home!

  • 1/2  cup  fresh breadcrumbs (about 1 ounce)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1  cup  chopped onion
  • 2  garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2  cup  ketchup, divided
  • 3  ounces  white cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1/4  cup  chopped fresh parsley
  • 2  tablespoons  grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1  tablespoon  prepared horseradish
  • 1  tablespoon  Dijon mustard
  • 3/4  teaspoon  dried oregano
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground lean turkey meat
  • 1  large egg, lightly beaten
Prep the night before:
1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.
2. While breadcrumbs cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes.
3. Combine onion mixture, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining ingredients. Shape into 6 (4 x 2-inch) loaves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; spread 2 teaspoons ketchup over each.

If you're prepping, then just pop in the fridge until tomorrow!

The next day:  (The recipe says - "Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until done.")

Upon cooking, it took more like 35 to 40 minutes. Use a thermometer and just test until internal temperature reaches the correct temperature, around 160 degrees.

Serve with mashed potatoes! :)

For more info, visit:  http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=50400000109591

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