#recipe >> GAmazing Crouton Spiked Meatloaf

#recipe >> GAmazing Crouton Spiked Meatloaf

I am completely obsessed on this meatloaf. And, as a meals creator, it takes a decent amount of culinary prowess to amaze me. but the ones croutons... They modified the meatloaf sport absolutely. I usually use bread crumbs or crackers, but (no shaggy dog story), i was achieving for the crackers and noticed the bag of croutons i take advantage of almost each night (the lads and i really like our salads). At that moment, I concept "why no longer?..."

I smashed up the ones seasoned, toasted squares and brought them to the red meat with egg and some other components, and WOW, what a enormous distinction they made! All that flavor... in a single easy aspect.

Approximately the crouton variety: I chose Italian pro, so the croutons might add the flavors of garlic, onion, oregano, and basil. you could pick out any crouton variety you want - along with ranch and Caesar. And, on the grounds that we are adding extra herbs and seasonings, you could additionally use plain croutons (you may still get that extraordinary toasted flavor).

For the reason that i was making modifications, I determined to make the meatloaf "freeform" too, as opposed to baking it in a loaf pan (or in a muffin pan as I additionally like to do). Why? due to the fact (in my opinion), the exterior is the fine component! In a loaf pan, simplest the top receives that goodness. whilst the loaf is freeform, there is greater to coat. for the reason that coating is ketchup-primarily based, and ketchup has sugar, it caramelizes inside the oven whilst the loaf chefs via (a number of magic happens in only forty five minutes). That caramelized crust covers almost each inch of that juicy loaf, ensuring you get seasoned pork with a candy-tangy crust in each bite. Plus, there is no loaf pan to smooth... i would say it is a win.

Amazing Crouton Spiked Meatloaf

1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup crushed seasoned croutons (see note above)
1 large egg
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

In a large bowl, combine the beef, croutons, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape the mixture into a loaf, about 7-8 inches long by 2 1/2 inches high.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining ketchup, Dijon mustard and paprika. Mix well and brush the mixture all over the meatloaf.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the meatloaf, not touching the bottom, reads  155 degrees. Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing (resting will also get the loaf to 160 degrees).

Original recipe here --> 

https://robinmillercooks.blogspot.com/2018/09/amazing-crouton-spiked-meatloaf.html

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