Best 6 Meatloaf Surprise Recipes

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Get ready to enjoy a culinary masterpiece with our comprehensive guide to the incredible "Meatloaf Surprise". This delightful dish combines the classic comfort of a traditional meatloaf with unexpected twists and delicious fillings, creating an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a classic meatloaf with a hidden center of cheese and vegetables, or an adventurous fusion of flavors featuring unique herbs and spices, this article will reveal the secrets to crafting the perfect "Meatloaf Surprise" that will impress your family and friends.

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PIZZA MEATLOAF SURPRISE



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This recipe adds a special twist to the common meatloaf. It's a combination between meatloaf and pizza ingredients. Kids love this recipe. Change the pizza ingredients based on your favorite pizza toppings.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped mushrooms, drained
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced black olives
½ cup pepperoni slices
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, eggs, bread crumbs, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a large bowl. Set aside a few teaspoons of olives for the topping; add remaining olives to the bowl. Knead with your hands until fully mixed.
  • Divide 1/2 of the beef mixture between two 8-1/2x4-1/2-inch metal or glass loaf pans, filling each halfway. Use your fingers to create a canoe shape lengthwise down the middle of each loaf. Place a layer of pepperoni slices down the middle; cover with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with another layer of pepperoni slices and cheese. Reserve a handful of cheese for the topping.
  • Cover the pepperoni and cheese with the remaining beef mixture. Top meatloaves with a sprinkle of cheese and black olives.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until beef is no longer pink, about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 147.6 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 810.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

MEATLOAF SURPRISE MEATBALLS



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Looking for a distinctive appetizer for your next party? Enjoy these potato nuggets stuffed beef meatballs that are made with Progresso® bread crumbs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef round
3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 egg
32 frozen (do not thaw) miniature potato nuggets (from 28-oz bag)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line broiler pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the ketchup, the parsley, onion, salt, pepper and egg. Shape meat mixture into 32 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs, placing 1 potato nugget in center of each. Place meatballs in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
  • In large serving bowl, mix remaining 2/3 cup ketchup and the brown sugar. Add hot cooked meatballs, tossing to coat completely. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

MARK'S SURPRISE MEATLOAF



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Not your grandma's meatloaf! I asked my husband to make a meatloaf for dinner using my Tex Mex recipe basics. I came home to the best meatloaf I ever tasted! He took my recipe and added extra ingredients to get an incredible flavor. We ate for dinner and had pan-fried meatloaf sandwiches the next day. Awesome!

Provided by CoastalOne

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup minced onion
½ cup minced green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic together in a large bowl; add bread crumbs, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and mix.
  • Stir mustard and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl; add to meat mixture and mix. Shape the meat mixture into an 8x4-inch loaf and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread olive oil over the top and sides of the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer meatloaf to a platter and cut into 8 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 729.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

MEATLOAF SURPRISE



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I'm usually not big on meatloaf but I do like this one - another special from my Italian sister-in-law. Served with a tossed salad, it makes a perfect weeknight family meal.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 small red pepper, cored,deseeded & chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup soft white breadcrumb
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup short pasta (fusilli, macaroni, etc.)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 pinch nutmeg
salt
pepper
2 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare meat mixture: Melt butter in pot over medium heat; saute onion, pepper& garlic until onion is translucent- about 4 minutes.
  • Put meat into a large bowl& mash it with a wooden spoon until it becomes a sticky paste.
  • Add the fried vegetables, bread crumbs, cayenne, lemon juice, lemon rind& parsley.
  • Season with salt& pepper, combine well and set aside.
  • Prepare cheese sauce: Melt butter in a pot; stir in flour& cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually pour in milk, stirring constsntly.
  • Stir in cream and season with nutmeg, salt& pepper.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken& reduce sauce.
  • Lower heat, stir in cheeses and stir until melted.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling, salted water until el dente.
  • Drain well& stir into cheese sauce.
  • Lightly grease a 2 lb loaf tin.
  • Spoon in half the meat mixture& level the surface.
  • Cover with the pasta mixture.
  • Spoon in the rest of the meat mixture.
  • Cover with tin foil and bake in preheated 350F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.

CUBAN MEATLOAF SURPRISE #RSC



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Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Always looking for ways to give traditional dishes a Caribbean twist.

Provided by lou640

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
1 ripe plantain
Reynolds Wrap Foil
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • In a medium sauce pan heat extra virgin olive oil over medium then add red and green peppers and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent and soft add garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute stirring often. Don't allow garlic to burn. Add 4oz of tomato sauce and all the spices up through and including the black pepper and cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from stove and allow to cool. Cut tips of plantain and peel then cut plantain into 4 equal parts. Sprinkle plantain pieces with cinnamon. Place ground beef in a bowl, add tomato sauce mixture, and egg then mix to combine. Divide meat into four equal parts. Pat mixture down to thin patties, place a plantain piece in the middle, sprinkle with cheese and wrap meat around plantain making sure there are no open seams.
  • Cut 4, 12 in strips of foil wrap, place each loaf on a sheet. Drizzle each with tomato remaining tomato sauce. Loosely wrap foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 136.2, Sodium 765.4, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 11.4, Protein 28.5

MEATLOAF SURPRISE



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This recipe came about one night when I didn't have quite enough ground beef for a meatloaf so I decided that maybe if I used the left over sausage from breakfast it should make enough meatloaf for dinner. And voila' I had meatloaf surprise, I was surprised it came out delicious. Grandma always said to improvise when I come up...

Provided by Laura Drob

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/12 lb lean ground beef
3-4 stalk(s) fresh celery
1-2 c progresso italian bread crumbs
1 jar(s) pasta sauce
1/4 c v8 black pepper vegtable juice
2-3 eggs
8-16 oz ground sweet / mild sausage

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl place the ground beef and sausage in the bowl and individually mix in each ingredient till all the above ingredients have been added. Mix it all together with your hands or a large spoon, your choice.
  • 2. Lightly oil a glass/metal/ceramic baking bread dish scoop the meatloaf mix into it, smooth it out to your liking so that it sits evenly in the pan.
  • 3. preheat the oven to 300 degrees, bake the meatloaf at 400 for 30 to 40 minutes. When done remove from oven and let cool just abit. Serve with pasta,potatoes, or whatever you like.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: For a moist and flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of at least two types of ground beef, such as chuck, sirloin, and/or brisket.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough, so mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings and spices in your meatloaf. Common options include garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and barbecue sauce.
  • Use a surprise ingredient: For a unique and memorable meatloaf, try adding a surprise ingredient such as chopped vegetables, bacon, or cheese.
  • Cook the meatloaf properly: Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F for 1 hour per pound, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and endless possibilities for customization, meatloaf is a versatile dish that can be tailored to any taste. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a showstopping dish for a special occasion, meatloaf is a surefire winner.

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