MEATLOAF SURPRISE
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
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.
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[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe!
Nelida Marrero
[email protected]I'm planning on making this meatloaf surprise again soon.
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[email protected]This meatloaf surprise is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Quaid Khan
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Sikandar Hero
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatloaf surprise was easy to make and turned out perfectly.
Maya Weatherspoon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatloaf surprise was moist and flavorful, and the bacon and cheese added a nice touch.
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[email protected]The meatloaf surprise was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Will Brown
[email protected]This was my first time making meatloaf surprise, and it turned out great! It was easy to follow the recipe, and the end result was delicious.
Liam Qualle
[email protected]I've made this meatloaf surprise several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so moist and flavorful, and the bacon and cheese add a nice touch.
Enock Koskei
[email protected]This meatloaf surprise was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.