Meatloaf Variations

09-01-2002, 09:50 PM

I found this on Recipe USA and thought it was great. I do not like meatloaf, but my dh loves meatloaf. Now I can try these and we both will be happy.

Bored with Meatloaf?
Try these

s with your basic recipe for a more ethnic flare:

CARIBBEAN: Adddiced salt pork and green onions. Also, try ginger, green pepper and curry powder.
CHINESE: Add rice, water chestnuts and sweet-and-sour sauce. Or soy sauce, green onions and ginger.
FRENCH: Mix in mushrooms, red wine and pepper. Also, try white wine, Dijon mustard and parsley.
GREEK: Add ground lamb and feta cheese.
INDIAN: Add curry powder and crushed garbanzo beans. Or mix in cubed potatoes, yogurt and mustard seeds.
ITALIAN: Add oregano, marjoram and Parmesan cheese. Or mix in cooked spinach, nutmeg and garlic. Also try, fennel seeds and chopped Italian sausage.
MEXICAN: Add fresh cilantro and green chilies. Or add white cheese, chili powder and cumin.
POLISH: Add bacon drippings, dill pickles and hard-boiled eggs.
Or add horseradish and sour cream.
PURETO RICAN: Add sliced green olives, ham and raisins. Or mix in onions, garlic and chopped green bell pepper. Also try , chorizo sausage and tomato sauce.
THAI: Mix in peanuts and hot red peppers. Also, try coconut milk and grated lime zest.

dandylin · 09-02-2002, 04:25 AM

If I might add to your list. I sometimes throw in a can of Ro-tel (tomatoes and green chilies), with Italian bread crumbs and place sharp cheddar cheese chunks in the middle. My kids love it.