Sweet and Spicy Meat Loaf
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr
Make over your classic meat loaf recipe with our sweet and spicy ingredients to give this comfort dish a "today" spin! Featuring tangy French dressing, it'll become a favorite meat loaf at your house, for sure!
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sweet-and-spicy French dressing
- 2 eggs
- 1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Coat a 9" x 5" loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except ketchup; mix well. Distribute mixture in pan; spread ketchup evenly over top.
- Bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until juices run clear. Allow to sit 5 minutes. Pour off excess juices, slice, and serve.
Notes
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Served cold on white bread, slices of this meat loaf make a tasty late-night (or anytime) sandwich.
- Looking for more easy meatloaf recipes? Then you'll love our latest recipe collection, How to Make Meatloaf: 17 of Our Best Meatloaf Recipes.
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sandrabpl 5389080
Nov 01, 2013
My mother-in-law used to make a meatloaf similar to this but she used tomato soup instead of ketchup/dressing/cheese and added vinegar and brown sugar to the topping. I think she called it Dutch Meatloaf. But this picture makes my mouth water and I am going to try it. I like the idea of cheese in it or topping it. Good comments from all.
allcountrygirl
Jul 16, 2013
sounds good. I always put brown sugar and ketchup in the meatloaf, and make a mix of both for the topping.....real good..it's a favorite at my church.
Nicky66
Feb 23, 2013
Absolutely delicious. Been looking for the perfect meatloaf for a long time. This is it.
twinsaunt1 0633349
Feb 11, 2013
where do I find nutritional values?
magnoliasouth
Feb 17, 2013
Not exact, but this is what I come up with using LC2013 and assuming you use 2 lbs lean ground beef. Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1/6 of [the above] recipe. Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. Amount Per Serving Calories 533.79 Calories From Fat (54%) 290.03 Calories From Protein (30%) 158.01 Calories From Carbohydrates (16%) 85.75 Calories From Alcohol (0%) 0 % Daily Value Total Fat 28.89g 44% Saturated Fat 10.26g 51% Monounsaturated Fat 9.27g Polyunsaturated Fat 5.85g Trans Fatty Acids 0.76g Cholesterol 171.89mg 57% Sodium 1082.65mg 45% Potassium 669.94mg 19% Total Carbohydrates 27.99g 9% Fiber 2.01g 8% Sugar 7.78g Net Carbohydrates 25.98g Protein 39.02g 78% Vitamin A 613.43IU 12% Vitamin C 6.62mg 11% Calcium 208.2mg 21% Iron 4.62mg 26%
Dawn 5077626
Feb 11, 2013
Wonder if Dorothy Lynch dressing would work ok...? I always top my meatloaf with BBQ sauce instead of ketchup. Try dividing the meat in half and layer it in the pan with the cheese sandwiched between layers of meat. Or mix in the cheese and add a layer of mashed potatoes in the middle. Lots of options with meatloaf!
Char55
Feb 10, 2013
A few minutes before it's done, top with slices of American or Cheddar cheese and return to oven just long enough to melt the cheese!
dallas93720 089611 7
Jan 27, 2013
Our family loves a good meatloaf. And this is it. My husband said "this is now our family meatloaf recipe." Enough said.
TexGram
Mar 21, 2012
Love meatloaf ... it's so versatile! I made a couple of small changes. Did not use mushrooms (don't care for them); topped with BBQ sauce instead of ketchup. It was a total hit with the family. Love your emails too.
sofiasmom04 697170 0
Feb 22, 2012
Sounds so good. I am always looking for new meatloaf recipes. I love that dressing, but never thought to add into my meatloaf. I will try your recipe. Thank you for sharing!
janets 4931941
Mar 04, 2011
Which do you consider a sweet & spice French dressing?
hnd7bskrvi11e
Feb 09, 2013
Sweet & Spicy French by Wish-Bone. This flavorful red French dressing is filled with the perfect blend of sweet ripe tomatoes and spicy herbs to add a tasty zing to your next salad...or meatloaf.
MissBee
Jan 26, 2011
This recipe was very good, my kids actually asked for seconds and thirds.
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