Surprise Meatloaf Squares Recipes

SURPRISE MEAT LOAF SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Mix the meat, eggplant, onion, egg, milk, oats, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the basil together.
• 3. Spread the mixture into an ungreased baking pan 8x8x2 or 9x9x2-inches.
• 4. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes.
• 5. Drain off the excess fat.
• 6. Mix the tomatoes, garlic, cornstarch and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan.
• 7. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.
• 8. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
• 9. Cut the meat loaf into squares and top with the tomato sauce when you serve it.
• 10. NOTE: Any type of summer squash can be substituted for the eggplant in this recipe.

MARK'S SURPRISE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic together in a large bowl; add bread crumbs, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and mix.
• Stir mustard and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl; add to meat mixture and mix. Shape the meat mixture into an 8x4-inch loaf and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread olive oil over the top and sides of the loaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer meatloaf to a platter and cut into 8 slices.

MEATLOAF SURPRISE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line broiler pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the ketchup, the parsley, onion, salt, pepper and egg. Shape meat mixture into 32 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs, placing 1 potato nugget in center of each. Place meatballs in pan.
• Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
• In large serving bowl, mix remaining 2/3 cup ketchup and the brown sugar. Add hot cooked meatballs, tossing to coat completely. Serve immediately.