All RecipesCooking Through CravingsLunch and Dinner

Meatloaf: Cooking Through Cravings

1 Mins read

I have been dreading this one for two years. Either meatloaf doesn’t photograph well or I was uninspired. I think it’s the latter because this wasn’t my favorite meal or photoshoot. Almost two years later, I’ve come to terms this photo is what it is and just need to get it out. You’re better off just looking at Chrissy’s photos.

Growing up, I’ve had my fair share of meatloaves. When you think about it, meatloaf is kind of weird. It’s sort of like a giant meatball. Well, more like a loaf of meat. Turns out meatloaf was a way to use up all the meat of a cow ahead of winter because it was too costly to feed cows through the winter. And it wasn’t for dinner. It was a breakfast. Yikes!

meatloaf

What makes this meatloaf a little different than the ones I’ve had growing up? The different seasonings, mushrooms, carrots, the Italian sausage (substituted), and the brown sugar-ketchup topping. It really has a good flavor, but the two times we made this, it just didn’t sit well with me. My stomach just kept turning.

meatloaf

Making the Meatloaf

Since Fatima doesn’t eat pork, we substituted the hot Italian sausage with a hot Italian turkey sausage. Seemed like a great substitute. Anytime Chrissy uses pork, we end up substituting it with something else. Like in these breakfast sandwiches.

Everything sort of just mixes together. Like meatballs, you’ll want to use your hands to gently mix this together. A dense meatloaf is a bit off-putting.

What I loved about this recipe is the glaze. It’s like a tangy ketchup (literally just ketchup and brown sugar). Overall, if you’re a fan of meatloaf, you might like this. I’m glad we tried it, but I’m not sure we’ll be making it again.

641 posts

About author
Brian is the head of content and co-founder of Lilies and Loafers. He’s Fatima's husband and dad to two adorable boys. In his very little free time, Brian enjoys baking with his kids, kicking back and listening to scripted podcasts, and building complex wooden train layouts.
Articles
You may also like
All RecipesBreakfast and BrunchCocktails

Frozen Mimosas: The Ultimate Summer Brunch Drink

2 Mins read
Frozen mimosas are the ideal summer brunch drink, combining classic flavors with a refreshing icy twist. They’re easy to make and perfect for gatherings, enhancing any celebration.
All RecipesCocktailsMargaritas

Celebrate National Margarita Day with the Best Margarita Recipe

3 Mins read
All RecipesLunch and Dinner

Homemade Meatball Subs with the Best Red Sauce

1 hour Cook

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.