40 Best Meatloaf Recipes

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that never gets old. This family-friendly dish is always a hit at the dinner table—whether traditional versions with ketchup and barbecue sauce, or variations with cheese or on a sheet pan.

Meatloaf stuffed with mashed potatoes

Forget about mashed potatoes as a side dish and make a potato-stuffed meatloaf. The microwave-safe vegetables cook very quickly, making this recipe an easy addition to your weekday menu.

Meatloaf in glaze on a baking sheet

Give this classic dish a fresh twist by baking it on a baking sheet: it saves time and delivers a great flavor. Who would have thought cookies and meatloaf had anything in common?

Meatloaf with mushrooms and provolone

Chopped mushrooms and grated provolone cheese add richness and flavor to the glazed meatloaf.

Meatloaf "Cheeseburger"

Try this creative recipe: a giant "deconstructed" cheeseburger! Ree combines Sunday meatloaf with classic picnic ingredients in one delicious dish.

The best meatloaf

Instead of the traditional mix of beef, veal, and pork, we make meatloaf with only beef to highlight its signature flavor. Milk adds richness and tenderness, preventing the meatloaf from being dry or tough. We also add cooked onion instead of raw, as most recipes suggest: this eliminates the raw onion flavor and adds a pleasant sweetness.

Meatloaf with Buffalo Chicken

When you're craving Buffalo wings, you can avoid the hassle and sticky fingers. All you need is a slice of Damaris' meatloaf. It combines chicken, hot sauce, and blue cheese into one seamless dish.

Italian-Style Meatloaf

Upgrade the meatloaf sandwich with meatloaf, mozzarella, and marinara sauce.

Meatloaf for the keto diet

This alternative recipe is keto-friendly. Common ingredients like red pepper, almond flour, egg, and bacon make great substitutes for a moist and delicious meatloaf.

Smoked meatloaf

Enjoy this smoked BBQ-style meatloaf that's sure to please everyone!

Meatloaf Quesadilla

Turn last night's meatloaf into a cheesy quesadilla. Bonus: it's so delicious, no one will guess it's made with leftovers!

Classic Meatloaf

Keep this recipe handy: you may not need any others.

Grilled Meatloaf in Foil with BBQ Sauce

What makes this low-carb, low-fat meatloaf cook faster than the traditional oven-baked version? The secret lies in the reflective surface of the foil pouch, which traps and amplifies heat like a mini oven. This meatloaf is also slightly thinner, so it cooks faster while maintaining a delicious crust.

Meatloaf with lasagna

For this Italian-inspired dish, make a meatloaf with bacon, beef, pork, and breadcrumbs. Top the meatloaf with layers of lasagna pasta, topped with a special tomato sauce and mozzarella. Serve with ricotta cheese.

Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

This turkey meatloaf with a flavorful spinach-feta filling is perfect for any occasion.



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Meatloaf with cheese

Inspired by chili con queso, each slice of this meatloaf is packed with a spicy, cheesy filling.

Turkey Meatloaf with Feta Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Who knew meatloaf could be so exotic? Giada pairs turkey with sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and milk.

Meatloaf

An easy recipe for glazed meatloaf with a great texture and wonderful aroma.

Garlic Meatloaf

Ina Garten makes a delicious meatloaf from the menu of one of her favorite restaurants, 1770 House in East Hampton, New York.

Meat muffins with barbecue sauce

Try Rachael Ray's Easy Meatloaf Muffins and enjoy the classic meatloaf flavor in bite-sized individual servings.

Meat muffins with cheese and barbecue sauce

These meat muffins are a cross between meatballs and mini meatloaf. They're easy to freeze in individual portions. Make a large batch at once and freeze half for next week.

Simple Turkey Meatloaf

Ellie makes a lighter version of meatloaf using her mom's recipe, while still maintaining the flavor she loved as a child. The secret is quick-cooking oats.

Meatloaf

This easy meatloaf is ready to bake in just 15 minutes.

Meat casserole with eggplant and cheese

Giada De Laurentiis's gourmet dish is eggplant parmesan baked in a beef meatloaf base.

Turkey meatloaf with side dishes

This dish takes a classic frozen dinner approach: serve slices of meatloaf with green peas and mashed potatoes.

Turkey and Vegetable Meatloaf with Glaze

In this diet version of meatloaf, Bobby Flay adds a tangy twist to the flavorful meatloaf with a balsamic vinegar glaze.

Beef cutlets in a frying pan

The sauce with its amazing taste is what makes this dish stand out from its peers.

Burgers with fruit puree

Fry the meat patties, brush them with ketchup and duck sauce and serve on hamburger buns.

Black Bean and Meatloaf Quesadilla

Use leftover rolls to make this delicious quesadilla. The cilantro sauce adds an extra touch of flavor.

Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce

Patrick and Gina Neely make meatloaf by roasting ground turkey with a variety of aromatic spices and then tossing it with their famous barbecue sauce.

American Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

Tyler Florence's excellent meatloaf has earned a top rating on FoodNetwork and over 600 reviews—it's sure to be a family favorite.

Mushroom meatloaf with sun-dried tomatoes

This meatloaf is full of rich, warming flavors, thanks to mushrooms, caramelized onions, cheese, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Serve it over a bed of baby spinach for a delicious, healthy vegetable-rich dish.

Traditional meatloaf

For easy-to-make and flavorful meatloaf, Ina uses dry bread crumbs to help the roll hold its shape.

Meatloaf in the oven

To make this bacon-wrapped meatloaf, Ree Drummond recommends using a baking dish with a rack. "This way, the meatloaf won't be submerged in grease while baking," says Ree.

Vegetable cutlets

Who said meatloaf is just for meat eaters? Replace the beef with a mixture of eggplant, mushrooms, tofu, and walnuts and enjoy a classic, hearty dish without the extra fat.

Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Potatoes

Make a dressing with hoisin sauce, ketchup, and ginger. Serve with meatloaf slices, which pair perfectly with sweet potatoes and green onions.

Turkey Meatloaf with Mushrooms

What makes this meatloaf special is the blue cheese, which gives the dish an intense flavor.

Pilgrim Turkey Meatloaf

This make-ahead meatloaf from Rachel is a wonderful hearty meal. It's packed with traditional Thanksgiving flavors: turkey, cranberries, croutons, and applesauce. Make a cider-based dressing, drizzle it over the dish, and serve with your favorite greens.

Turkey Meatloaf

For a meatless version of classic meatloaf, use ground turkey instead of beef. Serve the slices hot or arrange them cold on a sandwich.

Turkey cutlets with vegetables

Spread peach chutney or apricot jam on individual meatloaf for a sweet glaze.







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