Bills Apple Sausage Meatloaf Recipes

PORK, APPLE AND SAGE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
• Wrap the grated apples in a clean towel and squeeze out as much moisture as you can. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT STEP SO YOU DON'T GET SOGGY MEATLOAF.
• To a large bowl add the ground pork, apples, onion, oregano, sage, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
• Add the meat mix to a 9 x 13. inch (23 x 33 cm) casserole dish and mold into a meatloaf shape, 10 inches long and 5 inches wideT (25 x 13 cm). Top with ketchup and pour beef broth to the bottom of the pan.
• Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and contine to bake for 30 more minutes, or until a thermometer when inserted into the center reaches 165°F/74°F.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
• To make the gravy using cornstarch, strain through a sieve and add to a saucepan. Mix a little cornstarch with water and stir into the gravy, simmer until thickened. Using flour, mix a little flour in a bowl with a little of the warm gravy, pour into the pan and whisk bringing to a simmer until thickened.

MOIST APPLESAUCE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Lightly grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, combine the 2 kinds of ground meat with the chopped onion, egg, applesauce, breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons of ketchup, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly with your hands.
• Pat the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
• If using the optional topping, take the meatloaf out of the oven about 10 to 15 minutes before it's done. Carefully pour off excess grease and spread the 4 tablespoons of ketchup or barbecue sauce over the top. Return the loaf to the oven and continue baking until it's done.
• The minimum safe temperature for ground beef and ground pork is 160 F (71.1 C). If in doubt, check the temperature by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the center of the loaf.
• Let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes and then remove it to a platter. Slice and serve.

BILLS APPLE SAUSAGE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix first seven ingredients and 1/2 of the jar of Apple Butter together in large bowl until well blended. (Be sure to wash your hands well before starting).
• Put meat into loaf pan and form a loaf (or divide into muffin tins for individual servings that can be frozen for later). Spread remainder of Apple butter over loaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until done.
• To make the gravy simply pour pan drippings into sauce pan. Mix 1 tablespoon flour with 3/4 cup water and pour into drippings slowly over low heat, stirring often until thickened to your liking. You may need to add more water if you want.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, and a nice crisp green salad.

HOMESTYLE SAUSAGE/GROUND BEEF MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar and mustard; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture and the remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Spray a foil lined, shallow baking pan with non-stick spray. Shape mixture into loaf and bake at 350 for 1 hour; remove from oven and pour remaining sauce over loaf; bake for 10 more minutes and remove.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in milk. Set aside, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bread-milk mixture, and mix very gently with a fork (do not overmix).
• Place meat mixture on prepared baking sheet, and form into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide.
• Bake, brushing twice with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup during baking, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

MEATLOAF WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Chop sausage finely. In a large bowl combine beef, sausage, egg beat, bell pepper, onion, cereal, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix together and press into a loaf pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until cooked through. Drain grease from loaf pan periodically during baking. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

BILL BLASS'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, saute the celery and onion in the butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Scrape into a large mixing bowl and cool.
• When the onions are cool enough to handle, add the meats, parsley, sour cream, bread crumbs, thyme, marjoram and salt and pepper to the bowl. Whisk the egg with the Worcestershire sauce and add to the mixture. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, combine the mixture and mold into the shape of a loaf.
• Place the meatloaf in the prepared pan. Top with the chili sauce and bacon slices. Bake until firm and nicely browned, about 1 hour.

BILL BLASS'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees; oil a 8x4 loaf pan and set aside.
• In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, saute the celery and onion in the butter until soft; remove from heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• Add the meats, parsley, sour cream, bread crumbs and spices to the skillet.
• Whisk the egg with the worcestershire sauce and add to mixture.
• Using a wooden spoon or your hands, combine the mixture and mold into a loaf shape.
• Place the meat loaf in the prepared pan; top with the chili sauce, then the bacon slices.
• Place on a cookie sheet-- to catch any drips-- and bake until cooked through and browned, at least 1 hour.