Best 2 Tarragon Cheese Loaf Recipes

Are you looking for a dish that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious? A tarragon cheese loaf might be just the recipe for you! This savory dish is perfect for any occasion and can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. With its combination of tangy cheese, fragrant tarragon, and a crispy outer crust, the tarragon cheese loaf is sure to impress your taste buds and those of your guests.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TARRAGON MEATLOAF

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Everyone has a different idea of how meatloaf should taste. I am always looking for ways to revise and improve my recipe. The sour cream imparts extra moisture, even if you overcook it a little. The herbs add a fresh taste. If you have time, grind your own beef, using brisket and chuck cuts, and your own pork, using shoulder cuts.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
1 teaspoon hot paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 small yellow onions, peeled and minced (should equal roughly 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 cup bread crumbs
2/3 cup ketchup
1 cup sour cream
1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, stemmed, washed, dried and chopped, 1/4 cup total
1 small bunch tarragon, stemmed, washed, dried and chopped, 1/4 cup total
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Additional ketchup for brushing, if desired

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix the beef and pork and gently knead them together with your hands. Add the paprika, salt and pepper. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix to blend.
The taste test: Heat a small saucepan and add the vegetable oil. When the oil begins to smoke, lower the heat and add a small piece of the mixture. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and taste. Check seasoning. If too moist, add more bread crumbs. If too dry, add an extra egg.
Mold the meat into a loaf and place it in the center of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a pan without high edges will yield a meatloaf with a crust. Cook, undisturbed, for 15 minutes. Brush it with additional ketchup and lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Bake until the meat is firm when touched or when it has an internal temperature of 150 degrees F, about 45 additional minutes. Remove from the oven, pour off any excess grease and allow it to "rest" for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Brush again with ketchup, if desired.

TARRAGON CHEESE LOAF

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The distinctive taste of tarragon seasons this savory layered bread from Sheryl Hurd-House of Fenton, Michigan. 'I like to use a round loaf of sourdough,' she notes. Warm wedges are especially good with spaghetti or lasagna.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) loaf round bread
¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Slice bread horizontally into thirds; remove top section and set aside. Spread butter over the bottom and middle sections; sprinkle with the tarragon and cheeses. Reassemble loaf; tightly wrap in foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cheese begins to melt. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

Choose the right cheese. A hard cheese like Parmesan or cheddar will give the loaf a more pronounced cheesy flavor, while a soft cheese like cream cheese or goat cheese will make it more moist and creamy.
Use fresh herbs. Tarragon is the star of this recipe, but you can also add other herbs like parsley, chives, or thyme to taste.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the loaf tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the loaf in a loaf pan. This will help it to rise evenly and prevent it from spreading out too much.
Let the loaf cool before slicing. This will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Tarragon cheese loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it can also be enjoyed as a light meal. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and fresh tarragon, this loaf is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give tarragon cheese loaf a try. You won't be disappointed.