Nice Meatloaf - Great For Next Day Sandwiches

[mic]

I love leftover meatloaf sandwiches and was always trying to find that perfect recipe. I think I found it. I'm not sure, but I think it is the pork and bread crumbs (instead of oatmeal) that made the difference. If you are not interested in next day sandwiches, cover with ketchup because it needs it. If you really want out of the box and like curry, try it with curry ketchup. I got hooked on that stuff when Uncle Sam sent me in Germany. Good eats.

1. Half a package of mushrooms

2. Half a bell pepper (I like the yellow one)

3. Half a onion or handful of green onions

--- Dice up fine (or not if you like chunky). Saute in a little olive oil until the peppers are soft.

4. Mix a pound of lean ground beef with a half a package of pork sausage.

----Stir in the veg's and add:

5. 1 package of McCormick low salt meatloaf seasoning (or use your favorite spices)

6. Two eggs (beaten)

7. 1/2 cup of milk

8. 1/2 cup of tomato sauce or ketchup

9. 1/4 cup of bread crumbs (I used panko)

Mix and pour the mixture into a 9x5 pan, cook for an hour at 375, check temp (165 degrees) in the middle, and add a few minutes if required. I ended up going 70 minutes. Drain off grease and let rest for 10 minutes or so. Cut and serve.

[rps]

Excellent recipe. Try using plain yogurt instead of milk and mix the bread crumbs into the yogurt before you add the mix to the meat. The yogurt adds a background twang, the dairy is still there to bind the meat, and the bread into dairy is classic meatball technique. For a change of pace topping, mix your ketchup with 2 TBS. cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and a large splash of Franks Hot Sauce.

[Wayne SW/MO]

Mixing bread into the dairy works well also. I second the ketchup, vinegar and sugar mix as a topping, with or without hot sauce. If you're not avoiding fat, throw in some instant rice, uncooked. It will suck up juices.

[exiledguide]

Next day, serve your meatloaf on Pumpernickel bread topped with bacon, lettuce and tomato with mayo or your favorite secret sauce.

I had this at the Salt Bay Cafe in Damariscotta, Maine in October 2009 it was the luncheon special.......and it was.

We now eat a lot more meatloaf dinners than we used to ........but we always make sure we have enough left over for sandwiches the next day.......

usually start this when my leaf lettuce is first harvested.

[mic]

Excellent recipe. Try using plain yogurt instead of milk and mix the bread crumbs into the yogurt before you add the mix to the meat. The yogurt adds a background twang, the dairy is still there to bind the meat, and the bread into dairy is classic meatball technique. For a change of pace topping, mix your ketchup with 2 TBS. cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and a large splash of Franks Hot Sauce.

I love the tang from yogurt, I'll have to try that one.

[mic]

I'm eating my sandwich right now with mustard, two pickle, and sweet onion.... UMMM Good.

[mic]

Next day, serve your meatloaf on Pumpernickel bread topped with bacon, lettuce and tomato with mayo or your favorite secret sauce.

I had this at the Salt Bay Cafe in Damariscotta, Maine in October 2009 it was the luncheon special.......and it was.

We now eat a lot more meatloaf dinners than we used to ........but we always make sure we have enough left over for sandwiches the next day.......

usually start this when my leaf lettuce is first harvested.

I think it was Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives where a restaurant made meatloaf specifically just for sandwiches. However, they re-cooked it on a seasoned flat top with a touch of butter. Put a nice crust on it. Bet that was good.

[exiledguide]

I'm eating my sandwich right now with mustard, two pickle, and sweet onion.... UMMM Good.

Shut up, youse is a making me hungry!!!!!!

[rps]

Next day, serve your meatloaf on Pumpernickel bread topped with bacon, lettuce and tomato with mayo or your favorite secret sauce.

I had this at the Salt Bay Cafe in Damariscotta, Maine in October 2009 it was the luncheon special.......and it was.

We now eat a lot more meatloaf dinners than we used to ........but we always make sure we have enough left over for sandwiches the next day.......

usually start this when my leaf lettuce is first harvested.

Never heard of this. Totally approve!

[Gavin]

Made a batch with some leftover Greek Yogurt yesterday . It turned out great. thanks for the tip .