When I think about fall, I think about comfort food; and when I think about comfort food, I think about meatloaf recipes!
There is nothing more comforting on chilly fall day than a warm slice of meatloaf served with mashed potatoes. And we all love a nice meatloaf glaze.
Traditional Meatloaf Recipes
Guinness and Cheddar Meatloaf
Guinness and Cheddar Meatloaf is packed with vegetables simmered in stout beer and fresh sage topped with crispy bacon and a sweet molasses glaze.
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Southwest Meatloaf
Southwest Meatloaf is a classic meatloaf recipe with a southwestern spin. Crushed tortilla chips and bottled salsa give this easy meatloaf a zesty edge.
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Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe
This delicious Slow Cooker Meatloaf is moist and tender with an irresistible sweet and tangy sauce — and it couldn't be easier to make!
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Italian Meatloaf
Italian Meatloaf blends Italian sausage and ground beef with spices and cheese for a tender one dish meal. The perfect family meal!
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French Onion Meatloaf with Onion Gravy
French Onion Meatloaf uses a blend of spices with caramelized onions and a savory onion gravy. The ultimate comfort meal.
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Best Chicken Meatloaf Recipe
Italian Chicken Meatloaf is the best kind of comfort food! A twist on a classic, it’s ready in 1 hour- perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
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Meatloaf with Apricot Ginger Glaze
This Meatloaf with Apricot Ginger Glaze with Chinese 5 Spice and Scallions is a fresh take on an old classic that’s kid approved!
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Mexican Meatloaf
One of my favorite meatloaf recipes, this Mexican Meatloaf is a tasty twist on a classic! This hearty meatloaf recipe uses spicy flavors of cumin, cilantro, green chiles and chorizo.
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Pancetta-Wrapped Blue Cheese Meatloaf
A meatloaf recipe that both looks amazing and tastes as good as it looks? You gotta make this Pancetta-Wrapped Blue Cheese Meatloaf!
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Asian Meatloaf
Give a fun Asian twist to a classic comfort food dish with this paleo Asian Meatloaf. It’s crazy easy to make yet so full of flavor!
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Green Chile Meatloaf
This Green Chile Meatloaf has a spicy, flavorful kick – thanks to green chiles mixed in and a chipotle sauce on top!
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Mini Meatloaf Recipes
Meatloaf Muffins
Using a simple meatloaf recipe, meatloaf muffins are individual sized servings frosted with mashed potatoes and garnished with French fried onions.
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Football Mini Meatloaf
Looking for a fun and easy football party food? Try this Football Mini Meatloaf recipe!
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Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes
Stuffed Meatloaf
Stuffed Meatloaf is a tender meat mix stuffed with shredded vegetables and topped with a zesty and sweet sauce. The perfect comfort meal!
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Lasagna Stuffed Meatloaf
Transform a family favorite pasta recipe into another comfort food when you make this Lasagna Stuffed Meatloaf!
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Pizza Stuffed Meatloaf
This Pizza Stuffed Meatloaf satisfies a pizza craving without the carbs and grains. This recipe is kid-friendly, super simple and fun to make!
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Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf
What happens when you combine two classic dinner entrees into something new and different? You get this delicious Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf!
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Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Meatloaf
Instant Pot Meatloaf
Move over baked meat loaf! With this Instant Pot Meatloaf recipe, you’ll be able to make flavorful meat loaf conveniently in your Instant Pot.
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Air Fryer Meatloaf Sliders
These Air Fryer Meatloaf Sliders are great for feeding a crowd or getting dinner on the table quickly and easily!
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Crock Pot Meatloaf
This Crock Pot Meatloaf is topped with Ketchup and made in the slow cooker with carrots and potatoes! Throw this delicious Crockpot Meatloaf in your slow cooker this week!
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If you liked these easy meatloaf recipes, check out these other comforting meals:
- 19+ Cozy Chili Recipes
- 19 Best Homemade Lasagna Recipes
- Chicken Broccoli Casserole
- Easy Salisbury Steak
- Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
- Tater Tot Casserole
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Best Chicken Meatloaf Recipe
Italian Chicken Meatloaf is the best kind of comfort food! A twist on a classic, it’s ready in 1 hour- perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Servings:
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup parmesan cheese , grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion , diced
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spritz a baking dish with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
- Place the ground chicken in a large bowl. Add the egg, parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, onion and garlic on top of the meat. Season with parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until combined. This might take a few minutes and effort since you want to make sure that the ingredients are well-dispersed in the meat.
- Place the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and form into a loaf. Mine was 6 ½” (L) x 3 3/4 “ (W) x 1 ¼” (H). The taller your meatloaf is, the longer it will take to bake.
- Pour the tomato sauce on top of the meatloaf, and sprinkle additional cheese on it.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through. The meatloaf’s internal temperature should reach 165°F at the thickest spot.
- Once out of the oven, let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving with your favorite sides.
- If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Notes
How to know when the meatloaf is done: Use an instant read digital kitchen thermometer to check your meatloaf’s internal temperature. Insert the tip of the thermometer into the thickest spot of the meatloaf, careful not to poke all the way through. If the temperature reads 165°F, you’re good to go!
How to store leftovers: Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days tops. We like to scrape the tomato sauce from the bottom of the baking dish and store that with the meatloaf, as well, since it offers a ton of flavor.
Make ahead instructions: If you want to make this meatloaf even easier, mix it and form it the morning of OR the night before. Place on the prepared baking dish and wrap tightly in plastic wrap before refrigerating. When it’s time to bake, top with the tomato sauce and parmesan, then bake for the specified time.
How to freeze: You can freeze this meatloaf after forming it! To do this, form the meatloaf and gently place the raw meatloaf on a sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap it tightly before transferring it to the freezer. Defrost the meatloaf in the fridge on a plate while still wrapped. Once defrosted, bake according to the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 331 kcal, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 30 g, Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 147 mg, Sodium: 1535 mg, Potassium: 1079 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 809 IU, Vitamin C: 13 mg, Calcium: 237 mg, Iron: 4 mg
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