Best Mushroom Loaf Recipes

MUSHROOM-STUFFED MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, ketchup, salt and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Pat half of the meat mixture into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan; set aside. , For stuffing, saute the mushrooms and onion in butter until tender, about 3 minutes. Add bread crumbs, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper; saute until crumbs are lightly browned. Spoon over meat layer; cover with remaining meat mixture and press down gently. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 160°, draining fat as necessary.

MUSHROOM MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Cut three 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt, thyme and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 7-1/2x4-in. loaf. , Place meat loaf in the center of the strips. Cover and cook on low until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 hours., Combine chili sauce, mustard and cayenne; pour over meat. Cover and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter.

CHICKEN LOAF WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Place chicken in the freezer for 15-20 minutes or until it begins to freeze. Cut into 1-in. pieces. In a food processor, cover and process chicken in batches until ground., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, soup mix, parsley, horseradish, salt, garlic powder, sage, thyme and pepper. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well., Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°, 55-60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the broth, rosemary, salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and wine until smooth; gradually stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat loaf., Freeze option: Shape meat loaf on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and wrap securely in foil; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf and bake as directed, until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, prepare sauce as directed. Let meat loaf stand 10 minutes before slicing.

MEAT LOAF WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottom sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat and add the onion, celery, marjoram, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are soft and translucent but not browned. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
• Once the vegetable mixture is cool, add the beef, veal, eggs, bread crumbs, and about 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and mix well with scrupulously clean or rubber-gloved hands. Use the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to grease a loaf pan and transfer the mixture to the pan, packing it down gently. Cover the loaf with foil and place the loaf pan on a sheet pan. Cook in the oven for 1 hour.
• Remove the foil and spread the top of the meat loaf with the tomato paste. Continue to cook for another 30 to 45 minutes, until the instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 150˚F. Remove from the oven and let the meat loaf rest, in the loaf pan, on a wire rack.
• While it rests, make the gravy. In a large, heavy-bottom sauté pan, heat the butter until it foams and subsides. Add the diced mushrooms and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until their released juices evaporate and the mushrooms begin to squeak against the surface of the pan when stirred. Add the shallots and salt and pepper to taste and continue to cook until the mushrooms get browned and the shallots are translucent or slightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to evenly coat. Cook over medium heat, stirring more or less constantly, for about 2 minutes, to cook off the raw flour taste, then stir in the stock. Whisk the mixture to pull the stuck flour up from the surface of the pan and into the gravy. Add a splash more stock or water if necessary if the mixture seems too thick, then reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
• Serve the meat loaf in slices, with the gravy ladled over or alongside. Accompany with mashed potatoes if you like.

BIG D'S MUSHROOM AND CHEESE-STUFFED VENISON LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix ground venison, onion, stuffing mix, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, vegetable juice cocktail, and yellow mustard in a large bowl with your hands until thoroughly combined.
• Place half the venison mixture into a 9x11-inch casserole dish; pat the meat mixture into an even layer.
• Spread morel mushrooms over meat; top with Cheddar cheese slices.
• Spread remaining half of venison mixture over cheese slices; pat down to form an even layer and press the edges together to seal in the mushrooms and cheese.
• Arrange bacon slices over the meatloaf; spread barbeque sauce evenly over the loaf. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the meatloaf is browned and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Drain excess grease and allow loaf to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

SWISS MUSHROOM LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Place cheese cubes and mushrooms in cuts. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining ingredients; microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, 30-60 seconds. Stir until blended. Spoon over bread. , Wrap loaf in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

ITALIAN MUSHROOM MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the egg, mushrooms, oats, onion, flax and pepper. Crumble turkey and beef over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape into a 10x4-in. loaf. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, for 50 minutes; drain. Top with marinara sauce. Bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°, 10-15 minutes longer . If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.

MUSHROOM-WALNUT LOAF (GARDEN LOAF)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine cooked rice, beaten eggs, Cheddar cheese, mushrooms, walnuts, onion, tamari, and garlic powder in a large bowl and mix well. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes.

FALAFEL MUSHROOM LOAF

Steps:

• Make the Meatloaf:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Working in batches, pulse mushrooms, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, and cardamom in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until coarsely chopped, 30-45 seconds; transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half of the mushroom mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges begin to crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to another large bowl; repeat with remaining mushroom mixture.
• Meanwhile, pulse chickpeas in food processor until coarsely chopped; add to bowl with cooked mushroom mixture. Add egg, chickpea flour, cilantro, parsley, and salt and gently stir to combine, being careful not to mash mixture too much. Spoon mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake until edges are browned and center is completely set, 75-90 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool 30 minutes, then invert onto a cutting board.
• Make the Tahini Sauce:
• While meatloaf cools, purée garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and 1/2 cup water in food processer until very smooth.
• Serve the meatloaf:
• Slice meatloaf into 2" pieces and transfer to a platter. Top with Tahini Sauce, pomegranate seeds, mint, and parsley.
• Do ahead
• Loaf can be made 3 days ahead; Tahini Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Keep both chilled.

MUSHROOM WALNUT LOAF(VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF) COPYCAT FROM THE SPOT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well.
• Pour into a 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
• Serve with mushroom walnut gravy.

CHICKEN & MUSHROOM LOAF

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl& set aside.
• Cook mushrooms in butter in a skillet for about 5 minutes.
• Spoon half the chicken mixture into an 8 X 4 inch loaf pan& smooth the surface.
• Spread the mushrooms over the chicken mixture evenly.
• Add the rest of the chicken mixture& smooth the surface.
• Bake in preheated 350F oven for about 1 1/4 hours, or until a meat thermometer reaches 185F.
• Spread the sauce over the top after baking for an hour.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

HERBED MEAT LOAF WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat the butter in a small skillet and add the onion and garlic. Cook until wilted, and cool briefly.
• Place the meat in a mixing bowl and add the bread crumbs, nutmeg, Tabasco, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the onion mixture, herbs of your choice and yogurt, then blend well. Pack the mixture into a loaf pan about 9 by 5 by 3 inches. Smooth the top with a spatula.
• Set the pan in a baking dish and pour 1 1/2 inches of boiling water around the pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
• Let rest in a warm place for about 15 minutes before serving. Serve with the mushroom sauce.

CAJUN MUSHROOM LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put the butter into a 4-quart pot and place over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the onion, garlic and thyme sprigs. Saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the pot, stir, and raise the heat a bit. Cook the mixture until the liquid has cooked off, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk well. Add the cream, parsley and Cajun seasoning and whisk to combine. Add the mushroom mixture 1 serving spoonful at a time to temper the egg mixture, stirring well after each addition. Add the breadcrumbs and stir well.
• Spray the loaf pan with nonstick spray, line with parchment paper, and pour the mixture into the pan. Set in a large roasting pan and fill the pan with water halfway up the loaf pan. Place into the top half of the oven and bake until the center is set, about 60 to 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 15 minutes before turning out onto a plate to slice.

LENTIL-MUSHROOM WALNUT LOAF

Steps:

• Note: to make lentils, sort 1 ¼ cup dried lentils in a medium saucepan over high heat; combine the lentils with 2 cups water (do not add salt); bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered until the lentils are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients except the cheese; mix well.
• Turn the mixture into a lightly oiled 8x8 inch glass baking pan; gently pat down.
• Bake until the loaf is firm and the top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
• Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
• Let stand in dish for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Cut into squares and serve from the baking dish.

BLUE PLATE MEAT LOAF WITH MUSHROOM PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F Lightly oil a 9-by-13 inch flameproof baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the onion, oats, the 1/2 cup tomato sauce, the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Stir to mix thoroughly. Add the ground meats and mix well with clean hands. Rinse an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with water and pack the meat mixture into the wet pan. Unmold the meat mixture into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake for 1 hour. Spread the 3 tablespoons tomato sauce over the top of the meat loaf and continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf registers 165F, about 10 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, uncovered, stirring from time to time, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes, set aside.
• Using a large spatula, transfer the meat loaf to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Spoon off the clear yellow fat from the baking pan and measure it. Add melted butter as needed to make 2 tablespoons. Return the 2 tablespoons fat to the meat juice in the baking pan and place on the stove top over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth to make a roux. Let bubble for 1 minute. Whisk in the stock, then scrape up the browned bits from the pan bottom. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking often. Reduce the heat to medium-low add the reserved mushrooms, and simmer until lightly thickened, about 5 minutes Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Slice the meat loaf and serve hot, garnished with thyme and drizzled with gravy.

CARROT-MUSHROOM LOAF

Steps:

• Lightly oil a 9 x 13 pan. Preheat the over to 350°F.
• In a large skillet, saute the onions in butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt, herbs, and garlic, and continue to saute for about 10 more minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine carrots, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, and pepper. Add the sauteed mixture and mix well. Spread into the prepared pan and sprinkle with your choice of toppings. Cover the pan with foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes, covered, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Serve hot or warm.

VEAL AND MUSHROOM MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Soak the bread crumbs in the milk and set aside.
• In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the shallots and garlic until soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and cook until the mushrooms are lightly browned and no liquid remains in the pan, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the lemon juice and brandy and cook until the liquid evaporates.
• Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat together the yolks, egg, remaining salt, parsley, thyme, pepper, allspice, mace and cloves.
• Stir in the bread crumbs and the veal.
• Fold in the mushroom mixture and ham, just until combined.
• Scrape into a greased 9" x 5" loaf pan.
• Bake in a 350 degree F oven until the centre of the meat loaf reaches 160 degrees F, 65 to 70 minutes.

MUSHROOM FILLED MEAT LOAF W/SOUR CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• FILLING:.
• Saute mushrooms and onion in butter.
• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Set aside.
• MAKE MEATLOAF:.
• Combine eggs, cream, ground beef, salt and Worcestershire sauce.
• Put 1/2 of the mixture into a loaf pan.
• Make a shallow trough down the center of the meat.
• Spoon mushroom filling into the trough.
• Shape remaining meat mixture on a piece of waxed paper to cover the meat loaf.
• Seal around all edges.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
• SOUR CREAM SAUCE::.
• Stir together the sour cream, horseradish, salt, paprika and poppy seeds.
• Heat over low heat until hot.
• Serve over sliced meatloaf.

FALAFEL MUSHROOM LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Combine cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, onion, cumin, coriander, garlic, and cardamom in a large bowl. Place half of the mushroom mixture in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Repeat with remaining mushroom mixture.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the chopped mushroom mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges begin to crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with remaining oil and mushroom mixture.
• Pulse cannellini beans in the food processor until coarsely chopped; add to the bowl with cooked mushroom mixture. Add falafel mix, cilantro, parsley, egg, and salt. Stir gently to combine. Spoon mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and the center is completely set, 75 to 90 minutes. Cool pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a cutting board and slice.

CASHEW MUSHROOM LOAF

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350*F .
• Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic until soft, about 8 minutes. In a food processor, process the cashew nuts until finely ground, then mix with the breadcrumbs. Mix in the mashed parsnips and herbs. Add the onion, and be sure to scrape all the juices into the mixture.
• Dissolve the yeast in the water and mix into the vegetable nut mixture. Season well with salt and pepper.
• Melt the butter in a skillet and saute the chopped mushrooms until soft, about 10 minutes. Grease a 2-pound loaf pan and press in half the nut mixture. Cover with a layer of mushrooms and top with the rest of the nut mixture.
• Press down well. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. When cooked, remove the pan and let stand for 10 minutes before turning onto a plate. Serve hot or cold. Slice to serve. Serve with vegetables or a crisp green salad. This would be good with gravy too. Enjoy!