Magic Meatloaf with Gravy

Recipe Rating:	2 Ratings5
Categories:	Beef, Other Main Dishes, Gravies, Quick & Easy, For Kids
Keyword:	meatloaf
Serves:	8
Prep Time:	20 Min
Cook Time:	45 Min

Ingredients

1 lb	ground beef
1 tsp	mixture of garlic powder, black pepper & salt
1 md	onion, chopped (optional)
1 md	bell pepper, chopped
1 c	grated cheedar
2 Tbsp	worcestershire sauce
1/2 c	sour cream
1 c	crushed ritz crackers
1 tsp	seasoned salt (lawry's)
2 slc	white or any other bread
SAUCE:
1 can(s)	10 3/4 oz. of cream of mushroom soup
1 c	milk
1 1/2 c	grated cheddar

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Natalie Loop

Well Seasoned

Hudson, MI (pop. 2,307)

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Member Since May 2011

Natalie's Notes:

This is a family favorite but the magic comes in where there is no greasy flavor. I was turned off by meatloaf for so many years because I grew tired of removing the pan and draining the grease. Problem solved! No more grease and the meatloaf disappears. If any left it's better the following day in sandwiches. The Ritz crackers give it a nice buttery flavor. If you want to change it up sometimes I take a handful of green olives chop and mix into meat mixture. However you slice it - it's Meatloaf gone country.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together except bread slices and sauce. Shape into a loaf. Line a 1 1/2 qt. loaf pan bottom with bread slices. Place the meatloaf on top.

Bake for 45 mins. The bread absorbs the grease and should be discarded immediately after removing from oven.

Sauce:
1 Can of condensed Cream of Mushroom soup
1 c. Milk
1 1/2 c. Grated Cheddar

Heat the soup and milk over medium heat, add the cheese. Pour gravy into gravy boat. Serve over the sliced meatloaf.

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Sharon Doane LukesMimi

Sep 7, 2012

What a great idea!! I never thought about that!!!!

Natalie Loop KitchenLooper

Sep 7, 2012

Sharon another idea when I want to change it up. I will take a handful of green olives, chop them up and add to the mixture. It's good that way too and I am a sucker for a good olive burger. Enjoy!

Irisa Raina 9 Leiski

Sep 7, 2012

Natalie some of the best BBQ joints do the same thing when serving BBQ...thick white bread under their oh so good and oh so messy BBQ, this is a great tip!!!!!
Have a magical cooking day!

Natalie Loop KitchenLooper

Sep 7, 2012

Thanks Irisa I hope you do as well. I don't visit many BBQ places here. I should get out more LOL.

Irisa Raina 9 Leiski

Sep 7, 2012

I don't do many BBQ joints either now....mostly when my husband was a OTR truck driver....I use to go with him....and on our/his lay overs...if we were in a town that was known for it we would go!

Michelle... Mertzie

Sep 7, 2012

Natalie, I can attest the bread works like a charm! Ever since I learned this trick, I've never had a greasy meatloaf again. It is "magical". Great recipe, girl!!! :)