Meatloaf From The Waldorf Astoria Recipes

MEATLOAF FROM THE WALDORF-ASTORIA

Steps:

• Trim crusts from bread and cut slices into 1/2" dice, put in large bowl and add milk and tomato puree, let soften while preparing vegetables.
• In skillet heat oil, saute onions until softened, add bell peppers and garlic, increase heat and saute until peppers are softened but still brightly colored and onions are golden.
• Mix bread in bowl, add vegetables, meats, and remaining ingredients except bacon.
• The meatloaf can be made a day ahead and refrigerated at this point.
• Form loaf on rimmed baking sheet, arrange bacon crosswise over meatloaf and tuck edges underneath, bake at 375° for 70 minutes or until internal temp is 180°F, remove from oven and pour off grease, let stand 10+ minutes before slicing.

EASY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

WALDORF ASTORIA FROSTING

Steps:

• Combine milk and flour in saucepan; mix well.
• Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
• Cool.
• Cream remaining ingredients in bowl till light and fluffy.
• Add milk mixture. Beat until fluffy.
• Frost cooled cake.
• Enough frosting for 2 layers.