Best 6 New Orleans Cheese Meatloaf Recipes

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Are you seeking a culinary adventure that takes you down the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where flavors dance in harmony and create a masterpiece? Look no further than New Orleans cheese meatloaf, a dish that encapsulates the essence of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage. Prepared with a mixture of ground beef and aromatic seasonings, this meatloaf is elevated by the addition of gooey cheese, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the secret to crafting the perfect New Orleans cheese meatloaf, a dish that will transport you to the heart of Louisiana's culinary scene.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY MEATLOAF



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A 'stuffed' meatloaf made with beef, pork, cheese, eggs, soup mix and bread crumbs. Mozzarella cheese jazzes up a classic.

Provided by LAURENVC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the beef, pork, soup mix, eggs, bread crumbs, pepper and water. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Mix well and spread half of mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over meat loaf mixture. Top with remaining half of meat loaf mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 135.5 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 701.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CAJUN STYLE MEATLOAF



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This is meatloaf with some kick! The seasonings really bring out the flavor of the meat.

Provided by Bill Echols

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup ketchup
1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ pound andouille sausage, casings removed
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup dried bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the bay leaves, salt, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, ground white pepper, cumin, and nutmeg; set aside.
  • Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved seasoning mix. Saute until mixture starts sticking to the bottom of the pan, about 6 minutes. Stir in the milk and ketchup; continue cooking for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove vegetable mixture from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature. Place the beef and sausage in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the eggs, the vegetable mixture, and the bread crumbs. Remove the bay leaves. Mix well by hand, and form into a loaf about 1 1/2 inches high.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Then raise heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake for another 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1184.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

STRING CHEESE MEAT LOAF



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My daughter likes the cheese stuffed into this tasty meat loaf made with a blend of ground beef and Italian sausage. Served with a salad and sourdough bread, the meal is special enough for company. -Laura Lawrence, Salinas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 pound lean ground beef
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
3 pieces string cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic and rosemary. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. , Press half into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Place two pieces of cheese, side by side, near one end of loaf. Cut the remaining piece of cheese in half; place side by side on opposite end of loaf. Top with remaining meat mixture; press down firmly to seal., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Drizzle with the remaining spaghetti sauce; bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MEATLOAF WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE



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Provided by Alex Ward

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 extra-large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dry rosemary leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
2 cups canned beef bouillon
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 1/2 pounds ground beef (round or sirloin), broken into pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, parsley, mustard, ketchup and bouillon and mix until well blended. Add the celery, onion and cheese and mix again. Add the ground beef, red pepper and bread crumbs and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into a loaf approximately 14 inches long and 3 inches high. Slide the loaf onto a jellyroll pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until brown and a crust forms on the outside.
  • Remove from the oven and cut into thick slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 387, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 717 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEESY MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Cheesy Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jacampbell

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs ground chuck or 2 lbs ground turkey (I use turkey to make it less fatty because of the cheese.)
1 envelope dry onion soup mix (I prefer Lipton Beefy Onion Soup mix)
3/4 cup oats
2 eggs
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup (I prefer Heinz)
2 cups shredded cheese (I used low-fat extra-sharp cheddar and mozz.combined)

Steps:

  • Preheat 350 degrees.
  • Combine meat, soup mix, oats, eggs, water, and ketchup with large mixer on low.
  • Slowly add cheese until well-blended.
  • Shape into loaf.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Add ketchup and sprinkle more cheese on top of loaf, if desired.
  • Cook 10 more minutes.
  • Let set 10 minutes before slicing.

CREOLE MEAT LOAF



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We may live in Canada, but the taste of this meat loaf says "New Orleans"! When bell peppers are in season, this is one of the best ways I know to enjoy their flavor.-Linda Kornelson, Empress, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup coarsely crushed saltine crackers
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon horseradish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, egg, green pepper and onion. Stir in the crackers, salt, mustard and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain. , Let loaf stand in pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Cook until heated through. Turn loaf out onto a serving platter. Spoon 1/2 cup hot sauce over loaf; serve remaining sauce with meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 899mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats. This will give your meatloaf more flavor and texture. Some good options include ground beef, pork, lamb, and veal.
  • Don't overmix the meat. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. This will help to give your meatloaf flavor. Some good options include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add some moisture. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and juicy. Some good options include eggs, milk, and bread crumbs.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature. This will help to prevent it from drying out. The ideal temperature is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing it. This will help to keep the juices from running out.

Conclusion:

New Orleans cheese meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some good options include mashed potatoes, green beans, and cornbread. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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