Meatloaf Twist Recipe 🍽️

Description:

This Meatloaf Twist recipe adds an upbeat taste to a traditional dinner, making it a delightful choice for a weekend dinner! It pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes and green beans, offering a comforting and satisfying meal for the whole family. Plus, here’s a fantastic tip: freeze or refrigerate leftovers to make delicious meatloaf sandwiches for lunch or a snack—they’re simply amazing!

Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients:

1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for topping)
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 packet French Onion Soup mix
1 pound ground round
Additional onion and green pepper for topping

Instructions:

Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Mixing Bowl: Grab a large mixing bowl to combine all your ingredients.
Chop Onion and Pepper: Chop 1/2 onion and 1/2 green pepper and place them into the mixing bowl.
Add Ingredients: To the mixing bowl, add the ground round, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, French Onion Soup mix, and egg.
Mix Well: Combine all the ingredients thoroughly until well mixed.
Incorporate Barbecue Sauce: Pour in 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce into the mixture and mix it well to infuse the flavors.
Form Loaf: Shape the mixture into a square or loaf shape, adjusting it to fit your preferred baking dish.
Arrange Toppings: Slice the remaining onion and green peppers and arrange them on top of the loaf for added flavor and visual appeal.
Apply Barbecue Sauce: Drizzle 1/4 of the remaining barbecue sauce over the top of the loaf. Get creative with it—try making a decorative pattern for a visually appealing presentation.
Bake: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and let it bake for 30 minutes.
Add More Sauce: After 30 minutes, take the loaf out of the oven and pour the rest of the barbecue sauce over the top, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
Continue Baking: Return the loaf to the oven and let it cook for another 30 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
Check Doneness: To ensure it’s thoroughly cooked, check the meatloaf for doneness. It should be browned on top and cooked through.
Serve: Once ready, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it and serve immediately.
Enjoy: Serve your Meatloaf Twist alongside mashed potatoes and green beans for a scrumptious meal that’s sure to delight your taste buds!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 546.2
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 12.4g
Cholesterol: 169.3mg
Sodium: 1984.3mg
Carbohydrates: 28.5g
Fiber: 3.6g
Sugar: 5.2g
Protein: 32.4g

Keywords:

Kid Friendly 🧒
Weeknight 🌙
Oven 🍳
Freezer ❄️
Easy 🎉

This Meatloaf Twist recipe is a surefire way to add excitement to your dinner routine while keeping things simple and delicious! So why wait? Gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a flavorful twist on a classic favorite!