Meatloaf with Frizzle-Fried Onions (finalist Sodexo 2010 college food trends) Recipe SdxGoodEats is one of those wonderful comfort dishes that brings the whole family around the table with smiles on their faces. This recipe was even recognized as a finalist in the Sodexo 2010 college food trends, and I think you’ll see why once you take that first bite!
What makes this meatloaf truly special is the combination of crispy frizzle-fried onions on top with the tender, flavorful meat inside—it’s like having the best of both worlds on one plate. The blend of bread crumbs, a touch of milk, and egg substitute keeps everything moist and light, while a good dollop of catsup gives it that classic, homey taste we all love.
I love serving this with creamy mashed potatoes and a fresh green salad on the side, and watching folks go back for seconds never gets old. It’s the kind of dish that reminds me why cooking from scratch for the people you love is one of life’s greatest joys.
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Meatloaf with Frizzle-Fried Onions
Ingredients
- 2.75 pound Beef
- 2 ounce Onions
- 3.5 ounce Bread Crumbs
- 0.5 cup Egg Substitute
- 0.33333333333333 cup Catsup
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix with paddle on low speed until blended.
- Do not over mix.
- Just enough to incorporate all ingredients.
- To prepare, lightly grease the bottom of the standard baking pan and line with parchment paper (cut or folded to fit).
- Chill meat mixture for 30 minutes and shape into loaves.
- Do not pack too much.
- Press only enough to make a well-shaped loaf with ends that do not taper so all slices will be about the same size.
- Smooth out top of loaf.
- Bake in a 325 degrees F conventional (300 degrees F. convention) oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until minimum internal temperature is 155 degrees F.
- Remove from oven and let stand 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
- Drain excess fat.
- Cut each loaf into 11 4-ounce slices.
- Garnish with crispy fried onions (search frizzle fried onions for recipe)
