Best 6 Cottage Meatloaf Recipes

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Searching for a comforting and savory dish? Look no further than cottage meatloaf, a classic recipe that combines ground beef, cottage cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices. This hearty dish is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to accommodate various dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Whether you prefer a traditional meatloaf experience or a healthier spin with lean ground turkey or plant-based alternatives, cottage meatloaf has got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect cottage meatloaf that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COTTAGE MEATLOAF



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Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Provided by MELISSA H.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup tomato juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
½ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
4 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup, tomato juice, salt, pepper, red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, and mustard for meatloaf until well mixed. Press meat mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In a separate bowl, combine ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar for topping until smooth. Spread brown sugar mixture over meatloaf.
  • Bake in preheated oven 35 to 45 minutes, until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 110.3 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 679.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

COTTAGE CHEESE MEATLOAF



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This is quick, simple, & tasty. Perfect for a work night when time & energy are in short supply. The cottage cheese makes the meatloaf moist & adds nutrition. (BTW... adding a cup of cottage cheese to a lb of hamburg makes for yummy hamburgers!)

Provided by Judy from Hawaii

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 cup cottage cheese (I use no fat)
1 egg
1/2 cup quick oats
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except Parmesan cheese.
  • Mix ingredients lightly till well blended.
  • Press lightly into an 8 by 8 pan.
  • Cover with waxed paper & microwave on high for 12 to 14 minutes, turning dish once (if no turntable).
  • Drain fat, if needed.
  • Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese & cook uncovered on high for 1- 2 minutes or till cheese melts.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 139.9, Sodium 912.2, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 33.6

COTTAGE CHEESE MEATLOAF FROM 1968



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The recipe comes from the Sunset Ground Beef Cookbook 1968 and has been one of our all-time favorite meatloaf recipes because of the taste as well as how quickly everything is put together and baked. To up the taste I have included 1 clove of garlic minced. It's a very light textured meatloaf in a shallow pan instead of the typical loaf pan style. I am mostly putting this recipe here for safekeeping since my book is getting more and more stained after 4 decades of use. I normally eat this meatloaf with a side of ketchup and I suppose I should come up with a topping that goes on before Parmesan cheese but haven't done that yet. There is already a very similar recipe posted on zaar that uses a microwave to cook the meat.

Provided by Rinshinomori

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons onions, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the Parmesan cheese until well blended.
  • Press the mixture into a shallow baking pan about 8 inch square.
  • Baked in a 350 degrees F oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  • Return to the oven and continue to bake for 15-18 minutes longer. Let stand for about 5 minutes before cutting in squares to serve.

KNUDSEN'S COTTAGE CHEESE MEATLOAF RECIPE



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Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 onion minced
1/2 cup cracker crumbs
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 garlic clove crushed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the egg lightly in a large bowl. Crumble the beef and add to the bowl, along with the cottage cheese, onion, cracker crumbs, celery, green pepper, sesame seeds, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, basil and pepper. Toss lightly with your hands to mix; do not overmix. Shape the loaf and place in a (9- by 5-inch) loaf pan. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spread over the loaf. Bake the meatloaf until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees on a meat thermometer and the loaf pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings. Each of 6 servings: 227 calories; 568 mg sodium; 80 mg cholesterol; 11 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 17 grams protein; 1.11 grams fiber.

COTTAGE MEATLOAF



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My family loves this meatloaf recipe. My husband and his friends are always asking me to make it for dinner. Our son can almost eat a whole mini meatloaf to himself he enjoys it so much! A must for families and a comfort food.

Provided by Amber Clark

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground italian sausage
1/3 c tomato juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 c bread crumbs, italian seasoning
1/2 c ketchup
4 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 c diced white onion
1/4 c diced carrot
1/4 c diced celery
4 tsp fresh chopped parsley
2 tsp yellow mustard
TOPPING SAUCE
1/2 c ketchup
1 tsp yellow mustard
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
4 tsp brown sugar
4 pinch fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
  • 2. In a large bowl combine: ground beef, sausage, 1/2 cup ketchup, tomato juice, salt, pepper, red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, carrot, celery, 4 Tbsp worcestershire sauce,4 tsp parsley and, 2 tsp mustard until well mixed. Either line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with foil or use 4 mini pans. Then press mixture in.
  • 3. In a separate bowl combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tsp mustard, 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce and, brown sugar until smooth. Spread brown sugar mixture over meatloaf. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • 4. Bake in preheated oven 45 to 55 minutes, until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

COTTAGE MEATLOAF



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My husband thinks is the best meatloaf i ever made. The other few that i made didnt turn out very well. But he likes this one!

Provided by Tammy Rose

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1\2 c ketchup
1\3 c tomato juice(i use v8 spicy)
1\2 tsp salt
1\2 tsp pepper
1\8 tsp red pepper
2 eggs
3\4 c fresh bread crumbs
14 c finely chopped onions
2 tsp mustard
TOPPING:
1\4 c ketchup
1\2 tsp mustard
2 tsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl, combine ketchup, juice, salt, pepper and red pepper. Add eggs, bread crumbs, onion and mustard. Mix until blended thouroughly. Add ground beef. Mix gently but thouroughly. Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil. Press in beef mixture. In separate bowl, combine topping ingredients; mix well. Spread over beef mixture. Bake at 400* for 35 to 45 minutes, or until done. Drain off fat. Let meat loaf rest 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose your meat wisely. Ground beef or turkey are classic choices for meatloaf, but you can also use a combination of meats, such as pork and veal, to create a more flavorful dish.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible. The better the ingredients, the better the meatloaf will taste.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense meatloaf.
  • Season the meatloaf mixture liberally. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all essential seasonings for meatloaf.
  • Add some moisture to the meatloaf mixture. This can be done by adding eggs, bread crumbs, or vegetables.
  • Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a moderate temperature until it is cooked through.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Cottage meatloaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover cottage cheese, and it is also a relatively inexpensive meal to make. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a cottage meatloaf recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give cottage meatloaf a try.

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