Meatloaf is a classic family dinner that’s always tasty. There are also plenty of ways to add variety to your meatloaf with different meats, seasonings and styles. So, if you’re looking for inspiration, here are some of our top meatloaf recipes with beef, pork, chicken and turkey, as well as Mexican and Middle Eastern inspired options. And of course, a classic meatloaf recipe for when you want to keep it simple.
Feed lots of hungry mouths with these tasty sandwiches. You can use any bread you like such as fresh sourdough, sliced ciabatta or crusty white rolls, as we have here. Note
Pork with apple is already a marriage made in heaven – but the addition of earthy sage to this mixed meatloaf, wrapped with prosciutto and brushed with apple jelly, takes it to a new level.
Some butchers sell a pork and veal mince mixture. If it is not available as a mixture, buy 500g pork mince and 500g veal or beef mince. This recipe can be prepared 8 hours ahead to the end of step 6. It is best to cook the meatloaf just before serving so it retains its […]
These mini chicken meatloaves are studded with pine nuts and wrapped in prosciutto, bringing Italian flavours to an old favourite. If there are any left after dinner, they make a great lunchbox treat the next day.
Cold meatloaf makes a delicious sandwich filling on sourdough bread. Serve with melted cheese, mixed salad leaves and a chunky beetroot relish. This barbecue-glazed meatloaf also makes a good lunchbox addition just sliced cold and wrapped.
Meatloaf is good served hot, warm or cold – serve it as a meal with mash and green vegies or a salad. Cold meatloaf makes a great sandwich filling. Meatloaf doesn’t freeze well. Note
What ingredients keep meatloaf from falling apart?
Egg and breadcrumbs or bread are common ingredients that help bind a meatloaf together so it won’t fall apart. Some recipes may also include ingredients like cheese that help hold the meatloaf together.
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The temperature you cook it at also has an impact – if it’s cooked quickly at a high heat there may be a risk that your meatloaf will dry out and become crumbly. So following the ingredients list and steps for whatever meatloaf recipe you choose will make it easier to cook a meatloaf that holds its form when you serve it.
What to do with leftover meatloaf
If you’ve got leftovers, you can store meatloaf in the fridge for 2-4 days according to food safety details on Healthdirect.gov.au. You could also freeze it for several months, or use it in our meatloaf sandwiches with rocket recipe.