Fried Leftover Meatloaf Recipes

FRIED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Set three wide, shallow dishes (such as pie plates) in a row on the counter. Put the flour in the first dish. Crack the egg into the second dish and beat it lightly with a fork. Put the panko or crumbs in the third dish and toss them with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Working with one slice at a time, dredge the meatloaf first in the flour and then in the egg, coating it on all sides and shaking gently after each dip to knock off the excess. Lay the meatloaf in the crumbs, scatter some crumbs on top of the slice, and press gently to adhere. Flip and repeat once or twice with the crumbs to coat really well; be sure to get the edges as well. As you finish each slice, set it on a tray. When all are coated, refrigerate for at least 5 minutes and up to 1/2 hour to let the breading set up. Save some of the leftover crumbs for testing the frying oil temperature and discard the remaining breading ingredients. When ready to cook, pour about 1/3 inch of oil into a heavy-duty 10-inch straight-sided sauté pan. Have ready a paper-towel-lined tray or plate. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it immediately and vigorously bubbles when you gently flick a few leftover crumbs into it. With a slotted metal spatula, carefully slip the breaded meatloaf into the oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side, using the spatula to carefully turn the slices. Transfer to the paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit briefly to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

FRIED MEATLOAF SANDWICH WITH GREEN TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• You will need two 8-by-8-inch pans or similar. In the first, combine the flour, baking powder, pepper, salt and cumin. In the second, whisk together the egg and milk.
• Dip each meatloaf slice into the egg mixture; shake off any excess. Then coat in the flour mixture; again, shake off the excess. Place on a wire rack.
• Fill a large cast-iron skillet with 1/4 inch of coconut oil. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 325 degrees F. Add the dredged meatloaf; cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack and let cool.
• Build the sandwich in this order: bread, mayonnaise, meatloaf, lettuce, green tomato jam, bread, smile! Just kidding¿a smile isn't in the recipe; however, if you make it to this step, you will surely provide the smile!
• Add the green tomatoes and garlic to a food processor. Blend to a paste, then transfer to a medium saucepan along with the sugar, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, cardamom and ginger. Stir to combine. Cook over medium-low heat until the mixture begins to look thick and glossy, about 35 minutes; stir frequently with a heat-resistant spatula to keep the jam from scorching on the bottom. Remove from the heat and let cool. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

COUNTRY FRIED MEATLOAF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix together egg and milk in a small shallow dish or bowl,set aside.
• In another small shallow dish or bowl mix together flour and seasonings.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Dip meatloaf into egg/milk mixture.
• Then coat both sides of meatloaf in seasoned flour.
• Fry in in oil until both sides are golden brown.

FRIED MEATLOAF RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Set three wide, shallow dishes (such as pie plates) in a row on the counter. Put the flour in the first dish. Crack the egg into the second dish and beat it lightly with a fork. Put the panko or crumbs in the third dish and toss them with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Working with one slice at a time, dredge the meatloaf first in the flour and then in the egg, coating it on all sides and shaking gently after each dip to knock off the excess. Lay the meatloaf in the crumbs, scatter some crumbs on top of the slice, and press gently to adhere. Flip and repeat once or twice with the crumbs to coat really well; be sure to get the edges as well. As you finish each slice, set it on a tray. When all are coated, refrigerate for at least 5 minutes and up to 1/2 hour to let the breading set up. Save some of the leftover crumbs for testing the frying oil temperature and discard the remaining breading ingredients. When ready to cook, pour about 1/3 inch of oil into a heavy-duty 10-inch straight-sided sauté pan. Have ready a paper-towel-lined tray or plate. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it immediately and vigorously bubbles when you gently flick a few leftover crumbs into it. With a slotted metal spatula, carefully slip the breaded meatloaf into the oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side, using the spatula to carefully turn the slices. Transfer to the paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit briefly to drain excess oil. Serve hot. Sherry-Mushroom Gravy: Combine the broth with 1 cup of hot water. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring to break apart the pieces, until just starting to crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, onion, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms have cooked through and start to brown the bottom of the pan, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the sherry and stir to release the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly until the mixture has browned and is slightly dry and crumbly, about 30 seconds. Whisk in half of the broth mixture and continue whisking until the liquid is absorbed into the flour, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the remaining broth mixture and bring the gravy to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and thin with water or broth if necessary. Transfer to a small saucepan, cover, and keep warm. Reheat the gravy if necessary before serving. This gravy can be made up to 1 day ahead and reheated over medium-low heat.

LEFTOVER MEATLOAF PATTY MELT

Steps:

• Butter one side of each piece of bread and set aside. In a small frying pan, saute onion slice until soft and golden. It is best to heat the meatloaf in the microwave for about 30 seconds before making your sandwich.
• Take bread and place one slice, butter side down, in a frying pan. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, top with thinly sliced meatloaf and then onion (onion is optional if you are cooking for kids, try tomato slices instead). Sprinkle a little more parmesan cheese on top and then place the other slice of bread, butter side up, on top.
• Cook on medium heat in frying pan until golden brown and cheese is melted. Flip and cook other side the same way. Slice and enjoy!!

MEATLOAF FOR BREAKFAST

Steps:

• Butter one side of each slice of bread.
• Place one slice of cheese on one of the unbuttered sides of the bread.
• Slice meatloaf into about 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Heat nonstick frypan and add meatloaf slices.
• Fry meatloaf until warmed through and slightly browned.
• Remove from pan and place on top of cheese.
• In same pan, fry the egg to your liking.
• (I like to break the yolk for sandwiches) Remove the egg from pan and place on top of meatloaf slices.
• Add the second slice of cheese on top of the egg.
• Put the remaining slice of bread, buttered side up, on top of cheese.
• Place sandwich in frying pan, and cook over medium heat until bottom piece of bread is nicely toasted.
• Carefully flip sandwich over, and cook, again until the bread is nicely toasted.
• Remove from pan, add any other toppings if you like, cut in half and enjoy!

LEFTOVER MEATLOAF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• While pasta cooks, mash meatloaf in a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Add corn and mix.
• Combine tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar in a bowl. Stir well.
• Drain pasta and add to the meatloaf mixture in the casserole dish. Mix in tomato sauce mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.

LEFTOVER MEAT LOAF PARMESAN

Steps:

• Combine the saltine crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish; set aside. Beat egg with water. Dip meat loaf slices in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture. Heat shortening in a skillet. Brown meat loaf slices on both sides. Serve with ketchup if desired.