Tennessee Meatloaf A Parton Family Favorite Recipes

TENNESSEE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar in a bowl; mix well.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil for easier cleanup (see Cook's Note).
• Place onion and green pepper in covered microwave container and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In large mixing bowl, combine garlic, eggs, thyme, seasoned salt, black pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, milk, and oats. Mix well. Stir in cooked onion and green pepper. Add ground beef, pork, and veal. With gloved hands, work all ingredients together until completely mixed and uniform.
• Divide meatloaf mixture in half and pat half of mixture into each prepared loaf pan. Brush loaves with half of the glaze; set remainder of glaze aside.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove pans from oven; carefully drain fat. Brush loaves with remaining glaze. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes more. Remove pans from oven and allow meatloaf to stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

TENNESSEE MEATLOAF AND MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
• Mix ground beef, onion, bread pieces, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Spread in the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain and discard grease.
• Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the beef. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top. Return to the oven and bake until beef is fully cooked and potatoes are hot, about 30 more minutes.