Show I P0 14 — Th Herald Journal Logan Utah Tuesday October 21 1997 Despite reputation meatloaf remains popular By Joyce Rosencrans Scrtpps Howard News Service turn hand-shap- Meatloaf is the conrecipe on Quaker Oats sumer request line It's a big favorite with kids back in school when cooks don't mind turning on the oven again during cooler evenings You can make up the meatloaf mixture most-request- hours ahead of time covering and chilling it then bake it after work to have supper on the table in an hour or so after returning home The old diner duo of meatloaf and mashed potatoes never loses its appeal hut there are so many supper time variations on that theme At its most basic meatloaf is very simple: ground meat or poultry milk or another liquid eggs seasonings chopped onion and some form of binder — cracker or bread crumbs crushed cornflakes or uncooked oats A loaf made with oats is soft and moist and the oats don't mask the flavor of the other ingredients Classic Meatloaf is pretty close to what most families favor in a d basic recipe into a traditional loaf it's delicious all by itself or perhaps with chili Hand-shape- sauce spread over the top or baked with a simple glaze of ketchup mustard and brown sugar Add either the last 15 minutes of baking A garden meatloaf is a moist and mote healthful twist: Add 23 cup shredded carrot 12 cup finely chopped green pepper and 3 tablespoons finely chopped parssweet-and-so- e For a crustier surface the meat mixture into a loaf and bake in a shallow Inking pan or on the rack of a broiler pan not a loaf pan If the meat ur ley to the recipe for Classic Meatloaf Bake as directed for a h loaf on the rack of a !0x6-inc- broiler pan in a oven for about 50 minutes Heat a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and top each slice of garden meatloaf with the tomatoes for a little zing 350-degr- The same Classic Meatloaf recipe can be custom-modifie- d with family-favoriflavors from Caribbean to Italian To make the Italian Mini Meat-loavwith pasta add a shredded te es Italian cheese blend and dried Italian herbs to the Classic Meal-lomixture Baked in a muffin tin the mini loaves are ready to serve in 0 minutes You'll have just enough time while the little loaves bake to boil some rotini with a frozen blend of Italian vegetables Set the mini loaves on top of af mixture is pressed into a loaf pan drain any liquid that accumulates in the pan before slicing Check meatloaf doneness with an instant-rea- d meat thermometer pressed into the center of the loaf after 50-5- 5 minutes Those loaves made with beef should be cooked to 160 degrees those with ground turkey 170 degrees internal temperature Due to the natural nitrate content of some ingredients includ- ing onion celery and bell peppers a meatloaf containing any of these may still be slightly pink in the center even when it has leached medium doneness For easier slicing let a meatloaf stand 5 to 10 minutes after removing from pan nal temperature has been reaches remove broiler pan from oven and let loaf stand 5 minutes on a serving plate before slicing Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 2 days or wrap airtight and freeze up to 3 months Nutrients: 18 of recipe made with lean beef has 230 calories 13 g fat (5 are saturated fat) 75 mg cholesterol 390 mg sodium 18 g protein Italian reduced-fa- cups (6 ounce) shredded Italian cheese blend t divided 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning divided 8 ounce rotini pasta 1 package frozen Italian vegetable blend 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil (16-ounc- e) Salt (or grated Parmesan cheese) and freshly ground per to taste can 1 Classic Meatloaf pounds lean ground beef or turkey 34 cup uncooked oats quick or 34 cup finely chopped onion 12 cup ketchup ed 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce 1 egg lightly beaten 2 garlic doves minced 12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon black pepper Yield: 6 to 8 servings Prep time: 20 minutes minutes Baking: 50-55 Heat oven to 350 degrees Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl using a sturdy kitchen mixing fork or a granny fork Mix lightly but thoroughly Shape meatloaf mixture into a h loaf on the rack of a 10x6-inc- broiler pan Bake 50-5- 5 minutes or until meatloaf is of medium doneness (160 degrees for beef 170 degrees for ground turkey) Use an instant-rea- d meat thermometer to check internal temperature for food safety purposes While loaf is baking wash all surfaces bowl and utensils that came into contact with the raw beef or poultry use hot soapy water After baking and proper inter Mtad-meatlo- nf pep- Italian-season- ed diced tomatoes Yield: 6 servings Prep time: 35 minutes Baking: 20 minutes Heat oven to 350 decrees To Classic Meatloaf ingredients add 1 cup cheese and 1 teaspoon of the Italian herb seasoning Mix well and press about 13 cu meatloaf mixture into each of 1 medium muffin cups 0 Bake minutes or until centers are no tonga pink Meanwhile boil pasta according to package directions using salted water gradually adding the 15-2- frozen vegetable blend during last 6 minutes of cooking Drain well when pasta is al dente toss with olive oil remaining teaspoon of dried Italian herb seasoning salt (or Parmesan) and poppa ipoon tomatoes into a microwave-saf- e bowl cook on full power until heated through Remove meatloaves from muffin pans top with tomatoes and remaining 12 cup cheese Serve with the pasta mixture Nutrients: 16 of recipe (no Parmesan) has 570 calories 22 g fat (9 g are saturated) 1 10 mg cholesterol 1020 mg sodium 39 g protein Caribbean Meatloaf Supper Ingredients for Classic Meatloaf 2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning (or use Mexican seasoning and add some ground allspice) can crushed 1 pineapple in juice 1 1 jar mango chutney jalapeno finely chopped optional 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or cilantro Baked sweet potatoes or mashed winter squash Brown rice (see note) Yield: 6 servings hep time: 30 minutes Baking: 20 minutes plus 20 more Heat oven to 350 degrees To Classic Meatloaf ingredients add the jerk seasoning and mix well Shape meatloaf mix into a 10x6-inc- h loaf on the rack of a broiler pan Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes Drain pineapple reserving juice for another use Combine pineapple chutney jalapeno pep-p- a and mint mix well chopping any large mango pieces Remove meatloaf from oven spoon 12 cup pineapple mixture over top of meatloaf Continue baking 20-- 25 minutes until meatloaf is of medium doneness (160 for beef 170 degrees internal temperature for turkey) Let stand 5 minutes on a serving platter before slicing Serve with the remaining pineapple-chutne- Scripps Howard photo y The Italian meatloaf supper begins with the classic meatloaf recipe Add to mixture Note: For a side dish saute that Italian cheese and Italian hertoe and spices Then dvkte a basic meatg brown rice in 1 loaf recipe into individual portions and piece in muffin tins to reduce baking time and serve on rotini and a blend of Italian vegetables bacon tablespoon drippings 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