Best Polka Dot Meat Loaf Recipes

POLKA DOT MEATLOAF

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I haven't made this, but looks nice, a kid pleaser. Stagger the placement of the cheese on the second layer so it is not directly above the first layer. *The string cheese amount is 6 pieces (1 ounce each). The computer system did not want to add it in! Pillsbury recipe

Provided by lets.eat

Categories Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs 80% lean ground beef (at least 80%)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
mozzarella string cheese
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 375' In a large bowl, mix ground beef, 1/4 Celsius of the ketchup, the bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt and egg. Press 1/3 of mixture in bottom of ungreased 8x4 loaf pan.
Place 2 pieces of the string cheese lengthwise and evenly spaced over beef mixture, with one end of the cheese about 1/2 inch from end of pan. Cut 2 pieces of string cheese in half crosswise. Place 2 half pieces on beef mixture so cheese extends full length of pan. Press cheese into beef mixture.
Top with half of remaining beef mixture, pat evenly in place. Top with remaining string cheese in two rows; press inches Press remaining beef mixture over cheese. Press ends and edges of beef mixture well to seal in cheese; smooth top.
Bake 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, the mustard and brown sugar.
Remove meatloaf from oven. Spoon juices from meatloaf; spoon ketchup mixture evenly over top.
Return to oven; bake 35 to 45 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in center of meat loaf reads 160'. Let stand 15 minutes before cuttung into slices.

POLKA DOT MEATLOAF

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String cheese is the secret ingredient in this flavorful meatloaf that's ready to bake in 10 short minutes.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
6 sticks (1 oz each) string cheese
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix ground beef, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, the bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt and egg. Press 1/3 of mixture in bottom of ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan.
Place 2 pieces of the string cheese lengthwise and evenly spaced over beef mixture, with one end of the cheese about 1/2 inch from one end of pan. Cut 2 pieces of string cheese in half crosswise. Place 2 half pieces on beef mixture so cheese extends full length of pan. Press cheese into beef mixture.
Top with half of remaining beef mixture; pat evenly in place. Top with remaining string cheese in 2 rows; press in. Press remaining beef mixture over cheese. Press ends and edges of beef mixture well to seal in cheese; smooth top.
Bake 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, the mustard and brown sugar.
Remove meatloaf from oven. Spoon juices from meatloaf; spoon ketchup mixture evenly over top.
Return to oven; bake 30 to 45 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in center of meatloaf reads 160°F. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

POLKA-DOTTED SALMON LOAF

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Stretch that food dollar. You just need one can of salmon in this hearty and flavorful "meatloaf."

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 can (14 3/4 ounces) salmon, drained and flaked
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas, partially thawed
6 slices process American cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease square pan, 8x8x2 inches.
Stir together all ingredients except cheese slices. Spread mixture in pan. Top with cheese slices.
Bake 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg

POLKA DOT MEAT LOAF

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My grandson loves finding the cheese in the center.

Provided by Jan Green

Categories Beef

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb lean (80% at least) ground beef
1/2 c ketchup
1/4 c plain bread crumbs
2 Tbsp worchestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
6 stick string cheese
1 tsp prepared yellow mustard
1 Tbsp packed brown sugar

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. In bowl, mix ground beef, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, the bread crumbs, Worchestershire sauce, salt and egg. Press 1/3 mixture in bottom of ungreased 8"x4" loaf pan.
2. Place two pieces of the string cheese lengthwise and evenly spaced over beef mixture, with one end of the cheese about 1/2 inch from one end of pan. Cut 2 pieces of string cheese in half crosswise. Place 2 half pieces on beef mixture so cheese extends full length of pan. Press cheese into beef mixture.
3. Top with half of remaining beef mixture; put evenly in place. Top with remaining string cheese in 2 rows; press in. Press remaining beef mixture over cheese. Press ends and edges of beef mixture to seal in cheese; smooth top.
4. Bake 45 minutes. Meanwhile in small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, the mustard and brown sugar.
5. Remove meat loaf from oven. spoon juices from meat loaf; spoon ketchup mixture evenly over top,
6. Return to oven; bake 30 to 45 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160 degrees. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting into slices.