Best Elegant Layered Meatloaf Recipes

FANCY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Soak bread in milk for 10 minutes.
• Mix beef, veal, eggs, pancetta, Parmesan, parsley and lemon zest in a large bowl. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Squeeze the bread to remove excess milk, then chop and add it to the meat. Mix gently until well combined, but do not overmix. Transfer onto a board and shape into a fine meatloaf, shy of a foot in length and 4 inches across. Loosely cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Heat oil and butter in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatloaf and sear without moving it until it is browned, about 5 minutes. Carefully slide a spatula under the meatloaf, then gently use another spatula to help turn it and brown the second side, again without moving it for 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of the fat, return skillet to the stove and raise heat to high. Add wine and deglaze pan, scraping up browned bits stuck to it with a wooden spoon. Return meatloaf to the skillet and then transfer to the oven, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf reads 150 degrees, about 25 minutes.
• Transfer the meatloaf to a platter and let stand, tented with foil, 10 minutes. Slice, pour the pan juices over the top and serve.

CHEESY LAYERED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spray bottom of casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray or rub with oil.
• Pour in uncooked rice. (You may need more than 1/2 cup, but there should be JUST enough to cover bottom of the dish). Add 2-3 pads of butter on top of rice.
• Lay thin slices of potatoes over rice layer, and then a layer of onion rings.
• Add small pads of butter and sprinkle some of the salt, pepper and Italian seasoning over the layers.
• Repeat layers of potatoes and onions, butter, then sprinkled seasonings 2 more times.
• Season uncooked ground beef with Italian seasoning and spread out over top of all layers.
• Top the ground beef with enough spaghetti sauce to cover completely.
• Add more Italian seasoning if desired.
• Cover casserole dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
• Remove dish from oven, remove foil, and top with cheese.
• Place back in oven for 15 minutes.
• Cut, serve, and enjoy!

EASY LAYERED ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 375°F
• Mix stuffing mix with half each of the spaghetti sauce and oregano.
• Add meat; mix well.
• Pat into 13x9-inch baking dish.
• MIX zucchini, mushrooms, remaining spaghetti sauce and remaining oregano. Spoon evenly over meat mixture; cover with foil.
• BAKE 25 minute
• Uncover. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minute or until meatloaf is cooked through (160°F).
• Cut into six pieces to serve.
• KITCHENS TIPS:
• Adding spaghetti sauce to the meat mixture not only adds flavor but also helps to keep the baked meatloaf moist.
• Serve with your favorite cooked vegetables such as steamed green beans and boiled potatoes.

ELEGANT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil. Lightly coat bottom and sides of a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, salsa, pumpernickel, onion, egg, bell pepper, brown sugar, malt vinegar, Worcestershire, dry mustard, seasoned salt and cracked pepper. Mix well.
• Pack the meat mixture into the loaf pan firmly, then unmould it onto the perpared baking sheet. Remove loaf pan, and mould the meat on the baking sheet into a domed brick shape with your hands. Bake 50-60 minutes.
• Brush with glaze (use all of it) return to oven for an additional 15 minutes until crust is lightly caramelized.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pulse bread in a food processor until finely ground. (You should have about 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.) Transfer to a medium bowl.
• Pulse garlic, onion, celery, carrot, and parsley in food processor until finely chopped. Add to breadcrumbs. Add meats, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; mix together using your hands. Transfer mixture to a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan.
• Stir together remaining 1/2 cup ketchup and the brown sugar until smooth; brush onto meat. Set pan on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 160 degrees, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

ELEGANT LAYERED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Mix together first eight ingredients. Divide mixture into thirds.
• Shape each portion into a 9x5x1 inch rectangle. Lift one portion onto middle of baking sheet; top with roasted peppers.
• Cover with another portion of meat; top with spinach.
• Add remaining meat mixture; spread with tomato pesto.
• Bake 1 hour. (meat thermometer should read 160 degrees).
• Let stand 10 minutes. Remove to a serving platter.