Easy Creole Meatloaf

There’s one rule I have about meatloaf: the veggies have to be chunky. I want some crunch to offset what is essentially a large brick-of-meat. Nothing wrong with a brick of meat, but put some nice chunky vegetables in it. This easy Creole meatloaf hit the spot and it definitely did not break my meatloaf … Continue reading “Easy Creole Meatloaf”

Smoked Italian Meatloaf

Smoked meatloaf ends up on our dinner rotation with some regularity. Our meatloaf usually consists of a mixture of meat, spices, vegetables and some sort of binder to make it all come together. When I saw this idea for a smoked Italian meatloaf I was all over it in a heartbeat. It’s a combination of … Continue reading “Smoked Italian Meatloaf”

BBQ Meatloaf Sandwiches

As much as I do love meatloaf, for me the best meatloaf is on a sandwich like on these BBQ meatloaf sandwiches. The joy of meatloaf is that it is (usually) a little denser than a hamburger. It also (usually) comes with vegetables and other seasonings mixed in. Slap a big slice of meatloaf on … Continue reading “BBQ Meatloaf Sandwiches”

All-American Meatloaf on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I’m finding cooking meatloaf on the Char-Broil Big Easy to be rather addicting. It’s so easy to do that I do it often. But, I have to mix it up. I think, like most, I bought my Big Easy for turkey and chicken. But I’ve found I can make many of my other dishes on … Continue reading “All-American Meatloaf on the Char-Broil Big Easy”

Cajun Meatloaf

Meatloaf is one of our favorite dishes. Although we make a traditional meatloaf in the oven, using a meatloaf pan, we really love meatloaf that is smoked on the smoker. The addition of a light smoky flavor really makes meatloaf something special. You can make this meatloaf either way, in the oven or on the … Continue reading “Cajun Meatloaf”

Deluxe Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

This deluxe smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite version of any smoked meatloaf that I’ve made. The meat comes out unbelievably tender, with a nice smoky flavor. And of course, there’s a kick – a big kick from spicy BBQ sauce mixed with habanero salsa and mixed into the meat and used as … Continue reading “Deluxe Smoked Habanero Meatloaf”

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

This smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite. The meat comes out tender, with a nice smoky flavor (though you can make it in the oven and still have a fantastic dish). And of course, there’s a kick – a big kick from BBQ sauce mixed with habanero salsa and mixed into the meat … Continue reading “Smoked Habanero Meatloaf”

Pepper Jack Meatloaf

Now, truth be told, if I can, I’m going to smoke my meatloaf. Now, having said all that, I was all over this cheesy pepper jack meatloaf recipe when I came across it. I figured how can it be bad? And it wasn’t. At all. It reminded me of a Juicy Lucy hamburger in ways. … Continue reading “Pepper Jack Meatloaf”

Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 4: Apple pie wonton crisps

My wife and I picked up some old lunch trays at the antique mall recently. Ever since then we’ve been wanting to make a TV dinner-like meal. We settled on this outstanding combination. Smoked meatloaf, scratch mashed potatoes with gravy for starters. Then we added fantastic herbed peas and carrots. For dessert we made a … Continue reading “Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 4: Apple pie wonton crisps”

Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 3: The herbed peas and carrots

My wife and I picked up some old lunch trays at the antique mall recently. Ever since then we’ve been wanting to make a TV dinner-like meal. We settled on this outstanding combination of smoked meatloaf, scratch mashed potatoes with gravy, these fantastic herbed peas and carrots, and a light apple pie wonton crisp. Gotta … Continue reading “Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 3: The herbed peas and carrots”