Best 8 Zesty Saltine Meatloaf Recipes

MEATLOAF WITH SALTINE CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, then fit the sheet with a wire rack. Brush a 10-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with olive oil and place on rack; set aside. Place saltines in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine crumbs form. You should have about 1 cup crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl and add ground beef.
• On the large holes of a box grater, grate carrot (should measure 1 cup grated) and onion (about 2/3 cup grated). Drain excess juice from onion. Add carrot and onion to meat mixture, then grate garlic on the fine holes of the grater (1 teaspoon). Add to bowl along with parsley, eggs, 1/2 cup ketchup, Worcestershire, 1 tablespoon Dijon, salt and pepper. Use hands to combine thoroughly. Transfer to prepared loaf pan.
• Combine remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Dijon and brown sugar in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and no sugar lumps remain.
• Spread mixture evenly over top of meatloaf. Place in oven, atop wire rack and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Tent with foil if top begins to brown too quickly. Remove from oven and let cool 1 hour before slicing. Serve.

CRUSHED SALTINE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix all of the above ingredients together until the mixture is homogeneous.
• Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a 9x13 inch pan.
• Frost the top of the meatloaf with the Heinz Ketchup.
• Bake 350 degrees for around 45 minutes or until done.

ZESTY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray a pan & rack liberally with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine all ingredients just until blended. Shape into a loaf and place in prepared pan.
• Bake in middle of oven for 90 minutes.
• Remove and allow to stand 10 minutes before slicing.
• Refrigerate leftovers.
• *I prefer spicy brown mustard.
• ** If you use ketchup, use original amount listed in recipe. If you use A-1 Sauce instead, reduce the amount of Worcestershire sauce to 2 teaspoons.

SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add the panko, milk, cilantro, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic, green onions, eggs, Spanish onion and red bell pepper to a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Add the beef and mix until incorporated, being careful not to overwork. Put the meat mixture in a loaf pan set on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until it registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 60 to 75 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with smashed red potatoes, green onions and sour cream.

CLASSIC SPICY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green onions, carrot, celery, and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Cover skillet with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender, about 5 more minutes. Stir 1/3 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into vegetable mixture; cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
• Mix ground beef, sausage, vegetable mixture, bread crumbs, parsley, and eggs in a large bowl; form into a loaf and place in a rectangular baking pan with 2-inch high sides. Cover loaf with remaining 1/3 cup ketchup.
• 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).

ZESTY SALTINE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. In large bowl stir together egg, milk, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in 3/4 cup of cracker crumbs. Add ground beef. Mix well. On wax paper pat meat into 12 x 9-inch rectangle.2. In small bowl toss together remaining cracker crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over meat. Starting with short side, roll up meat, jelly-roll-style, using wax paper to help roll. Place in shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F about 40 or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.3. Meanwhile, in small bowl stir together ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spread over meatloaf. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes beofre slicing.

ZESTY HORSERADISH MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Soak bread in milk for 5 minutes. Drain and discard milk. Stir in next 9 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. , Shape into a loaf in a15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread top with ketchup. Bake at 350° until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°, 45-55 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.Freeze option: Omitting ketchup, bake as directed. Securely wrap cooled meat loaf in foil, then freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap and spread top with ketchup. Reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until a thermometer inserted in center reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY

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!