Best Bills Apple Sausage Meatloaf Recipes

SECRET INGREDIENT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the bread crumbs and the cup of bloody mary mix in a small bowl and mix well, set aside until the bread crumbs have absorbed the liquid (3 to 5 minutes).
• In a large bowl, combine the meat, moistened bread crumbs, egg, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated, being cautious not to over mix. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and form into a loaf in the center of the dish.
• In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and remaining 1 tablespoon of bloody mary mix and spread on top of the meatloaf. Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until cooked through. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

BILLS APPLE SAUSAGE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix first seven ingredients and 1/2 of the jar of Apple Butter together in large bowl until well blended. (Be sure to wash your hands well before starting).
• Put meat into loaf pan and form a loaf (or divide into muffin tins for individual servings that can be frozen for later). Spread remainder of Apple butter over loaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until done.
• To make the gravy simply pour pan drippings into sauce pan. Mix 1 tablespoon flour with 3/4 cup water and pour into drippings slowly over low heat, stirring often until thickened to your liking. You may need to add more water if you want.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, and a nice crisp green salad.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in milk. Set aside, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bread-milk mixture, and mix very gently with a fork (do not overmix).
• Place meat mixture on prepared baking sheet, and form into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide.
• Bake, brushing twice with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup during baking, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

APPLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter until soft.
• Combine all ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
• Form into loaf and place in 10- x 14-inch baking pan (or pack into large, greased loaf pan).
• Bake at 350 degrees, for 1 hour.
• Remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes before serving.

BETTER THAN MOM'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Combine onion, bell pepper, milk, eggs, garlic, 2 tablespoons ketchup, parsley, 3 teaspoons Worcestershire, thyme, and Dijon in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in bread crumbs. Add ground sirloin, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined. Form mixture into a loaf shape and fit into the prepared pan.
• Combine remaining ketchup with balsamic vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and spread over the top of the meatloaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. The longer it sits, the easier it will be to slice.