Best 9 Buttermilk Meat Loaf Recipes

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Buttermilk meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The buttermilk in the recipe tenderizes the meat and adds a slight tanginess that complements the savory flavors of the other ingredients. This flavorful dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Whether you are looking for an easy weeknight meal or a dish to serve at a special occasion, buttermilk meatloaf is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SAVORY BUTTERMILK MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf recipe is very flavorful, and as the proverbial description goes, 'melts in your mouth.' As far as vegetables, I only used onions, but their sweetness, along with the simple brown sugar glaze, were a great counterpoint to the others flavors.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, diced
2 ½ pounds ground chuck
1 cup dry bread crumbs
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup ketchup
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until soft and translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Combine cooled onion, beef chuck, bread crumbs, buttermilk, ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, tarragon, and Italian seasoning in a bowl; mix together with a fork and let sit until breadcrumbs absorb moisture, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn meatloaf mixture out into the center of the prepared baking sheet and form into a 9x5-inch loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. While meatloaf is baking, whisk brown sugar, mustard, and cider vinegar together in a small bowl. Spread brown sugar glaze over the top of the meatloaf and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 191.7 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1614.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

BUTTERMILK MEAT LOAF



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Barbecue sauce is a Southwestern staple, so I use it in meat loaf instead of ketchup. The buttermilk and garlic also lend a tangy flavor. Whenever I serve this, it gets rave reviews, even from those who don't ordinarily care for meat loaf.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
6 tablespoons barbecue sauce, divided
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, eggs, onion, 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce, buttermilk, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Spread with remaining barbecue sauce. Bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

DELICIOUS MEATLOAF WITH BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES



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A delicious Sunday meal for everyone who loves a good meat and potato meal.

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Main course

Time 1h45m

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the meatloaf:
3 TBSP. olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
3 green onions, minced
1 medium celery rib, finely chopped (optional)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup milk
2 cups fresh bread crumbs (about 4 slices of bread)
2 TBSP. prepared horseradish
1 tsp. dry mustard
¼ cup ketchup
2 lbs. ground beef (chuck)
2 tsp. salt
½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
½ cup ketchup for topping
For the mashed potatoes:
3 pounds boiling potatoes, such as Yukon Gold
½ cup whole milk
4 oz. butter (1 stick)
¾ to 1 cup buttermilk, well-shaken
2 tsp. salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the olive oil and then the onions and the celery. Sauté the vegetables for about 8-10 minutes, or, until they are soft, stirring every so often. Remove from the heat to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, the milk and the bread crumbs. Add the horseradish, the dry mustard, the ¼ cup of ketchup, and the cooled vegetables. Stir well to combine. Next add the ground chuck, salt and pepper and mix everything together until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Shape the meat mixture into a free-standing loaf and place it on a 13"x 9" rimmed baking pan, lined with parchment paper. Spread the ½ cup of ketchup evenly over the meatloaf and place it in the oven. Bake the meatloaf for an hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 160°F and the meatloaf is cooked through. Remove it from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Use a wide, metal spatula to lift the meatloaf gently out of the pan to a serving plate. Cut it into thick slices and serve.
  • To make the mashed potatoes: In a large pot, bring plenty of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. While the water boils, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1½-inch cubes. Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
  • While the potatoes boil, heat the whole milk and the butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
  • As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill over a heatproof bowl. Pass the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth. Alternatively, you can use a potato masher (these two methods of mashing potatoes produce the fluffiest mashed potatoes.
  • As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk-and-butter mixture with a rubber spatula. Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy. Add the salt and the pepper, taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot.

MEATLOAF AND BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES



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Our comforting menu of meatloaf and buttermilk mashed potatoes is as hearty as the diner original -- but better for you. Panko is sold in many international aisles; regular breadcrumbs can be swapped in, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/4 medium onion
1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 large egg white
3/4 pound ground beef sirloin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce
1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 pound green beans, stem ends removed
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, chop carrots, celery, onion, and panko with egg white until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl; mix in beef, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • On a foil-lined baking sheet, form meat mixture into a 6-inch-long loaf; brush with half the barbecue sauce. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in loaf registers 160 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes, brushing halfway through with remaining sauce.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cover potatoes with cold salted water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Stir over medium until a starchy film forms on bottom of pan, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; mash with buttermilk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While potatoes cook, set a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with one inch water; bring to a gentle boil. Add green beans; cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; add oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans.

BUTTERMILK MEATLOAF



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This recipe is a long series of trials and errors. The sauce and bread idea came from Paula Deen. The meatloaf itself is a recipe we found in the newspaper years ago. The final result is well worth a try.

Provided by MTDavids

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb sausage
2/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 small carrot, grated
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 slices bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a bread pan and line with bread slices.
  • Soak crumbs in milk for 5 minutes and stir in oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, eggs, and worcestershire.
  • Add meat, carrot, onion, and mix well.
  • Shape into loaf, place in pan, and flatten top.
  • Mix sugar, mustard, and ketchup and pour half over loaf.
  • Bake 30 minutes, brush with remaining sauce, and bake another 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let sit 15 or 20 minutes.
  • Remove from pan, discard bread, slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 117.6, Sodium 653.3, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.9, Protein 23.5

CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



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Meatloaf is a delicious addition to your weeknight dinner repertoire. Full of savory flavor and topped with a sweet, sticky ketchup glaze, it's the perfect pair to your favorite vegetable side dishes, such as classic mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup whole milk
2 lb ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste turns deep red in color, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the panko and milk. Add the ground beef, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and the onion mixture and use your hands to combine. Do not overmix!
  • Shape the beef mixture into a 10 x 5-inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top and sides with ketchup.
  • Bake the meatloaf until the top is browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), about 50 minutes.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 8 grams

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEAT LOAF



Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meat Loaf image

When my husband and I were first married, he refused to eat meat loaf because he said it was bland and dry. Then I prepared this version, and it became his favorite meal. -Suzanne Codner, Starbuck, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
3/4 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cut two 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble an X. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., Combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a round loaf; place in center of strips in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°. , In a small bowl, whisk ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon over meat loaf. Cook until heated through, about 15 minutes longer. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter. Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SWEET & SPICY GLAZED BUTTERMILK MEATLOAF



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Panko bread crumbs really make the difference here. When the Panko is soaked with the buttermilk, it forms a squishy texture that is different from regular bread crumbs. The meatloaf will have a light consistency while, at the same time, a rich flavor from the buttermilk. Panko is Japanese breadcrumbs and available in most grocery stores. Note: Leftovers make great meatloaf sandwiches.

Provided by jimf57

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 Meatloaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, Japanese bread crumbs
1 cup whole-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup small-diced onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 lbs ground beef, ground round works best
1/2 lb ground pork
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees (F).
  • Combine the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and place over low heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, don't brown. Add parsley, basil and tomato paste and cook for about a minute. Set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine Panko and buttermilk, let this set for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, place beef, pork, cheese, salt and pepper, the onion/garlic mixture and the Panko/buttermilk mixture. Mix with your hands until combined.
  • In a 13x9x2 rimmed baking pan, form the mixture into a loaf center of the pan, don't touch the sides of the pan. Brush sides and top with some glaze, then bake for 75 minutes, brush on more glaze after 45 minutes. Keep the leftover glaze warm and stir occasionally.
  • After baking, remove the meatloaf from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes; then slice and serve hot with leftover glaze as a sauce.

KNOCK-YOUR-PANTS-OFF SWEET & SPICY GLAZED BUTTERMILK MEATLOAF RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Knock-Your-Pants-Off Sweet & Spicy Glazed Buttermilk Meatloaf Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by kimvess

Number Of Ingredients 18

GLAZE:
1 cup ketchup
1 cup barbeque sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
MEATLOAF:
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup whole-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup small-diced onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons. tomato paste
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85% lean-15% fat)
1/2 pound ground pork
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Combine the glaze ingredients, ketchup, barbecue sauce and brown sugar in a small saucepan and place over low heat. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft and translucent. Add parsley, basil, and tomato paste and cook for about a minute. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, combine Panko and buttermilk and set aside for 5 minutes. Then in a large bowl, place beef, pork, cheese, salt and pepper, the onion mixture, and the panko mixture. Mix with your hands until just combined. On a rimmed baking pan, form the mixture into a loaf shape sitting in the center of the pan, with all four sides exposed. Brush sides and top with some glaze, then bake for about 50 minutes, removing the pan every 10 minutes or so to brush on more glaze. (At the end of baking, you will not have used all of the glaze mixture - just keep it in the saucepan on low and stir it every few minutes.) Cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve hot with leftover glaze as sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: Use a combination of 80% lean and 20% fat ground beef for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk: This will help to bind the meatloaf together and keep it moist.
  • Add plenty of flavorings: Use a variety of herbs, spices, and seasonings to give your meatloaf a delicious flavor. Some popular options include garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, sage, paprika, and salt and pepper.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan: This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from falling apart.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food. By following these tips, you can make a moist, flavorful, and perfectly cooked meatloaf that your whole family will love. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans, for a complete and satisfying meal.

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