Bills Meatloaf Recipes

BILL BLASS'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, saute the celery and onion in the butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Scrape into a large mixing bowl and cool.
• When the onions are cool enough to handle, add the meats, parsley, sour cream, bread crumbs, thyme, marjoram and salt and pepper to the bowl. Whisk the egg with the Worcestershire sauce and add to the mixture. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, combine the mixture and mold into the shape of a loaf.
• Place the meatloaf in the prepared pan. Top with the chili sauce and bacon slices. Bake until firm and nicely browned, about 1 hour.

BILLS APPLE SAUSAGE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix first seven ingredients and 1/2 of the jar of Apple Butter together in large bowl until well blended. (Be sure to wash your hands well before starting).
• Put meat into loaf pan and form a loaf (or divide into muffin tins for individual servings that can be frozen for later). Spread remainder of Apple butter over loaf.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until done.
• To make the gravy simply pour pan drippings into sauce pan. Mix 1 tablespoon flour with 3/4 cup water and pour into drippings slowly over low heat, stirring often until thickened to your liking. You may need to add more water if you want.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, and a nice crisp green salad.

BILL'S FAVORITE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat egg and milk/cream together.
• Add Worcestershire sauce, Ketchup, and seasonings.
• Note: If using dried minced onion, stir in at this point.
• Soak bread in the egg/milk/seasonings mixture, until all moisture is absorbed. Add breadcrumbs to soak up extra liquid, if needed.
• Stir in onions and ground beef. Mix well.
• Turn out into an 8 x 4" or 9 x 5" loaf pan, that is lined with plastic wrap, packing mixture well.
• Invert and unmold loaf pan onto a broiler pan, removing plastic wrap.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until done in the center.
• Serve with brown gravy, if desired.