Make it Meatloaf

Serve a Classic

Minimal prep and maximum flavor make our featured meatloaf recipes perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Start with ground meat, add a few seasonings and veggies, and a binder (usually breadcrumbs or eggs) to hold it all together, then bake. It doesn't get much easier than this.

Recipe: Classic Meat Loaf

Asian-Style Meat Loaves

If the last time you had meatloaf was in your high school cafeteria, it's time to try it again. Fresh ginger, water chestnuts, and a spicy-sweet hoisin sauce topping update the dish with dynamic flavor.

Recipe: Asian-Style Meat Loaves

Herb-and-Veggie Meatloaf

Make an Italian-style version of the all-American classic by starting with ground beef and pork sausage and adding spinach, Italian seasoning, and a garlic-and-herb pasta sauce. Use a store-bought sauce to save time.

Recipe: Herb-and-Veggie Meatloaf

Diner Meat Loaf "Muffins"

Use a muffin tin to bake mini meatloaves. It decreases bake time and is ideal for making extra, freezer-friendly loaves for later. Thanks to the shorter cook time, you can get this recipe on the table in less than 30 minutes. Order's up!

Recipe: Diner Meat Loaf "Muffins"

Old-fashioned Meatloaf

Make your mama proud, and maybe a little jealous, with a robust meatloaf recipe packed with Greek and Creole seasonings and a hint of garlic. Spice up the traditional ketchup topping with a few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.

Recipe: Old-fashioned Meatloaf

Basil-Tomato Meatloaf Sandwich

The best thing about meatloaf, next to that first piping hot forkful, is the leftovers. Use the Old-fashioned Meat Loaf recipe for dinner, then save the leftovers to make this tasty brown-bag treat for tomorrow's lunch. Top a couple slices of meatloaf with a homemade basil spread. It's so good, you'll want to double the recipe.

Recipe: Basil-Tomato Meatloaf Sandwich

Meatloaf with Green Chile-Tomato Gravy

Spice up any meatloaf meal with a zesty Green Chile-Tomato Gravy. The bright flavor from the green chiles complements the mild meatloaf. Serve to dinner guests that enjoy a little heat.

Recipe: Meatloaf with Green Chile-Tomato Gravy

French Market Meat Loaf

Serve a spicy, Louisiana-style meatloaf made with Cajun sausage links, dried thyme and oregano, and beef broth (to keep the loaf moist). A mild Tomato Gravy accents the bold Creole flavors of the meatloaf.

Recipe: French Market Meat Loaf

Tastes from Around the Globe

Sample featured regional cuisine from China, the Mediterranean, and a few of our favorite barbecue joints:

• 20-Minute Greek Feasts featuring Greek Lamb Chops (left)
• Homemade Chinese Takeout
• Find Your Barbecue Style