14 Surprising Meatloaf Recipes

By Rosa L. • Oct 22, 2024

Meatloaf on your mind? We don't blame you. Meatloaf is a delicious classic that gets everyone excited for dinner! Check out these 14 Meatloaf Recipes for a creative take on the beloved classic.

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#1. Loaded Cheesy Meatloaf Bake

Loaded baked potatoes meets meatloaf. Oh yeah, it's all coming together. Loaded Cheesy Meatloaf Bake is a cheesy, bacon-loaded garlic mashed potato topping sitting on a savory and tender meatloaf. This is all the cheesy, sharp, succulent, meaty, magical goodness of home cooking in a single dish! Loaded Cheesy Meatloaf Bake is just loaded with delicious flavors!

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#2. Mexican Meatloaf

Imagine if Taco Tuesday got the country cooking treatment: that's Mexican Meatloaf in a nosh-worthy nutshell! The tender, juicy, savory beef is elevated with spicy taco seasoning and creamy avocado, not to mention cheddar cheese and salsa: it's meatloaf like you've never had it before! Mexican Meatloaf is a delicious home-cooked date night meal, as it makes two loaves: one for you and one for your special someone. Alongside mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, this meatloaf is guaranteed to amaze.

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#3. Soy Sauce Meatloaf

Oh yes, Soy Sauce Meatloaf is something else. The soy adds a new depth of savory flavor to both the tender beef and the rich glaze on top. Bright balsamic vinegar adds sweetness and tang, making this Soy Sauce Meatloaf a balanced flavor-fest that keeps you coming back for more. You can serve this with mashed potatoes, as is traditional, but you may not want any... you'll be too busy eating this instead!

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#4. Ultimate Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole

The homecooked meatloaf is already well-beloved for its beefiness and tenderness. But in cooking, nothing exists that can't be made more indulgent and more mouth-watering! The Ultimate Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole is lavish in its richness, from the savory meatloaf base to the creamy, fluffy garlic mashed potato layer to the bubbly cheese topping! Then the Ultimate Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole tops even its own decadence with a sprinkling of bacon bits, bringing the meatiness to the next level! This is a feast disguised as a home-cooked dish and one you'll be looking forward to over and over again!

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#5. Slow Cooker Meatloaf

The delicious taste of your mom’s classic meatloaf with half the effort! Slow Cooker Meatloaf has the tenderest, juiciest meat of any meatloaf you’ve ever tried, and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze that can only be described as lip-smacking. It’s easy to throw Slow Cooker Meatloaf together and even easier to let it cook itself as you go about your day! All you need is some mashed potatoes to go alongside it and you’ll be in savory heaven!

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#6. Healthy Turkey Meatloaf

We know... adding the "healthy" label to Healthy Turkey Meatloaf makes you skeptical. Well, don't worry. Just because this tender loaf is a little better for your heart doesn't mean it's lacking in flavor. In fact, you should expect the opposite! It is full of zesty, sweet, and tangy flavors and comes out of the oven perfectly moist. The sriracha glaze adds a little kick that makes the traditional version look quite bland. If you ask us, Healthy Turkey Meatloaf is the new and improved version... that just so happens to be better for you, too!

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#7. Cold Weather BBQ Meatloaf

Sure, the snow is beautiful. The chilly air is a nice break from the scorching heat. But there is one little damper to this winter weather bliss—you can't use a grill! Never fear, Cold Weather BBQ Meatloaf comes bearing flavors from summertime created in the warmth of your kitchen! This juicy beef brings together all the savory cravings you're missing via a meatloaf and smothers it with your favorite, tangy, rich barbeque sauce. It takes the backyard out of barbeque and brings it inside! Now there are no flaws to wintertime, and you are filled to the brim. Cold Weather BBQ Meatloaf brings back all the bliss!

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#8. Midwest Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Midwest Brown Sugar Meatloaf is the quintessential meatloaf, the one you picture when you hear the word "meatloaf." The interior is wonderfully beefy and savory, flavored with onion soup seasonings and cooked until tender. On the outside, a coating of the sweet, tangy, brown sugar glaze that gives this meatloaf its name. From the heartland to the shore, everyone wants a slice of Midwest Brown Sugar Meatloaf!

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#9. Pimento Pepper Meatloaf

It's amazing what one ingredient can do! For example, in Pimento Pepper Meatloaf, the addition of slightly spicy and sweet pimento peppers elevates the classic tender meat and savory vegetables to new heights. There's a little heat, a little more sweetness from both the brown sugar glaze and the meat itself, and a little more dynamic flavor. All with one key addition! Certainly, Pimento Pepper Meatloaf will charm its way into your heart in an instant!

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#10. Mini Meatloaf Sheet-Pan Bake

Well, we don't mean to sound dramatic, but we're just going to lay it all out there. We think you must know that this Mini Meatloaf Sheet-Pan Bake will be life (or dinner) changing for you! The lineup of the buttery mashed potatoes, the always-lovely and tender green beans, and the muscle-flexing and meaty mini meatloaves is the answer to all your problems. Each of these comforting favorites will calm you and satisfy your every craving. By eliminating a ton of cleanup time, the Mini Meatloaf Sheet-Pan Bake will give you extra time to catch up and just be together with your loved ones! Put it all on the line with this dish and you will quickly see how great life (and these mini meatloaves) can be!

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#11. Buffalo Chicken Loaf

Add a little excitement to your meatloaf dinners by bringing a kick to the meat! This Buffalo Chicken Loaf uses juicy ground chicken as the base, letting it mingle with the buttery, spicy, zesty Buffalo sauce and the melty, funky blue cheese. Then it's topped with bacon. Always a good decision. With a sweetened Buffalo glaze on top, the Buffalo Chicken Loaf makes an amazing first, second, and third impression!

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#12. Glaze-of-Glory Meatloaf

Are you ready for it?! Ready for what you ask?! The amazing and wonderful Glaze-of-Glory Meatloaf, of course! This chunk of meat really brings the glaze! It's got everything you want in a moist and juicy loaf, but goodness gracious! That sweet and tangy glaze that's poured all over the top will make you go crazy in the best of ways. It's the missing piece of the already delicious main dish. Go ahead! We know you can't wait to dig into a slice of this Glaze-of-Glory Meatloaf!

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#13. Meatloaf & Brown Gravy

Mmmm, nothing warms the soul like some classic home-cooking, just like Mom used to make. This Meatloaf & Brown Gravy is exactly the kind of dish she would pour her heart and soul into, and you can taste that passion in each tender, juicy bite. The beef is as savory and flavorful as you could imagine, serving up slice after slice of meaty goodness with some slight heat. Drizzled all over top is a country gravy that elevates the beef flavor with an extra touch of richness. Allow a little nostalgia into your heart with Meatloaf & Brown Gravy, and bring those golden memories into the present!

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#14. Mikey's Meatloaf

Mikey's Meatloaf is Mikey's specialty, a tasty and unique take on the beloved home-cooking staple. A few quick substitutions — saltine crumbs instead of breadcrumbs, a little sweet and savory ground pork in addition to the succulent beef, and tomato paste for a greater depth of flavor — make Mikey's Meatloaf such a treat for dinner! Thanks, Mikey!

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