Meatloaf

This is a famous Sunday meal at my house when my kids were little.  It is so comforting especially when paired with the loaded mashed potatoes which can be found in the comfort food pages.  This will leave enough to have that wonderful leftover meatloaf sandwich which is good hot or cold.

Meatloaf

I start with a pound of ground hamburger and a pound of ground pork.  You can use whatever you have or like.  Some options are ground turkey and chicken or any combination of those.

you can use any or all of the ingredients below.  I will add a couple of eggs, peppers, onions, jalapenos, mushrooms, seasoning of any kind and a fair amount of it, you can add a package of ranch or Italian dressing if you like.  A package of onion soup mix will add lots of flavor to any meatloaf.   I will season with Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic, paprika, or anything else that sounds good.   You can use all no salt options if you want.  Then you will need some type of crumbs like crackers, bread crumbs, crushed up chips or pretzels. 

Mix well and put into a loaf pan.  I then mixed together some ketchup, mustard, and some hot sause and spread it over the meatloaf.  You can use whatever sounds good to you.   Bake on 350º for about an hour or until it is 160º internally.

 

Let sit a few minutes and serve.

Enjoy

Loaded Mashed Potatoe Recipe

 More meatloaf recipes

Wienie Mac and Cheese

Wieners were a staple in my house growing up.  We would add them to box mac and cheese for a delightful dinner.  This is the adult mac and cheese from scratch that I make when I am looking for those nostalgic childhood comforts.

Winnie Mac and Cheese

Bring water to boil in a 2 qt sauce pan or whatever size you like.  When water is boiling add macaroni and cook until done.   The box should have cooking directions if you need them.

When macaroni noodle are done drain water and add some butter.  Keep over low heat and add any or all of the following items.

Cream cheese, sour cream, and lots of cheese of any kind or flavor. (when I am feeling bold I add blue cheese)  Whatever your heart desires or your provisions provide.

I stir until everything is melted and hot.  Add the sliced up skin on Wieners to the mac and cheese.  If you don’t have wieners on hand you substitute in bacon, ground beef or tuna. 

Add spices to taste.  I will use chili pepper, garlic, paprika, parsley, hot sauce, sriracha and cilantro.  Remember this is Adult mac and cheese so go wild with the seasoning.  Taste it periodically and add more as needed.

Plate and garnish with more cheese and feel the comforts of your childhood.

Enjoy