Meat Loaf Pie

Wednesday 4 January 2012

Meat Loaf Pie






Time for another recipe that I have had kicking around in my Big Blue Binder for years and years. Meat Loaf Pie!



Meat Loaf Pie






When I was a child I did not like meatloaf at all. I didn't like minced meat at all! My mom always bought the really cheap stuff that was full of grease, gristle and bits of bone. 


 I hated it. Every time we had it I wanted to gag . . . it was not my favourite thing at all.



Meat Loaf Pie






I could never understand the false economy of buying cheap mince . . . half of it gets drained away in fat . . . 


I'd rather pay more and get my money's worth. I always buy extra lean minced steak and it is worth every extra penny.



Meat Loaf Pie





We do like meatloaf in this house, but sometimes I want the flavour of a good meatloaf, but in a lot less time than it takes to cook a regular meatloaf! 


 This tasty Meatloaf Pie  recipe fits the bill on all counts. You get all the yums from meatloaf, but in half the time and with a lot less faffing about!



Meat Loaf Pie





You press the meatloaf mixture into a pie tin so it cooks in about 1/3 of the time. 


 I still use the traditional toppings of a tasty ketchup and brown sugar glaze, some cheddar cheese and streaky bacon.




Meat Loaf Pie






It is some delicious. I serve it cut into  wedges along with some fluffy homemade mash and green beans or cabbage. 


 It always goes down a real treat. This is a doddle really.



Meat Loaf Pie





Family Food = Comfort Food. It's a real favourite with the missionaries too!




Meat Loaf Pie





*Meat Loaf Pie*
Serves 4
Printable Recipe

A lot quicker to make than a regular meatloaf and delicious as can be! A real family favourite!

1 tin (5 ounces) evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
2 ounces dried fine bread crumbs (1/2 cup)
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 single serving envelope of cup of soup (I like to use the cream of
mushroom or the onion)
1 pound of extra lean minced beef

To top:
2 ounces tomato ketchup (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried mustard powder
1 dessert spoon of brown sugar
4 ounces strong cheddar cheese, grated ( 1 cup)
6 slices of streaky bacon, partially cooked and cut in half lengthwise

Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 5. Lightly grease a 9 inch pie tin and set aside.

Whisk together the evaporated milk, bread crumbs, garlic salt, pepper and soup mix in a bowl. Crumble the meat over top and then mix it in, combining everything together well. Spread into the prepared pie tin, pressing it onto the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Whisk together the ketchup, oregano, mustard powder and brown sugar. Remove the pie tin from the oven. Spread this on top of the meatloaf. Top with the grated cheese and the bacon. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer until cooked completely through and the bacon has crisped somewhat and the cheese has melted.

Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve. We like to have mashed potatoes and a green vegetable with this.

Note : This is also very easy to double. You can bake one and put the other, minus the toppings, in the freezer so that you have a delicious meal ready at your fingertips whenever you need one! You can cook from frozen, but of course it will take a bit longer.



14 comments

  1. What time is dinner? I love meat loaf and this looks delicious.

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  2. Goodness...I'd forgotten about this! My Nan used to make it for us...but she's been gone a long time! Thanks for the recipe & the memories!
    Ruth

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  3. now this is very clever, you are such a clever one you are.
    Makes me hungry just looking at it.

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  4. Oooh I'll have a slice of that please! x

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  5. I had meatloaf at the lake on Sunday and it was so good. This is the time of year for it. I like your recipe. xo Jenny

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  6. This look absolutely nice Marie!!! Hpope you and Todd have a nice day, xoxoxo gloria

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  7. Oh Yum I'm going to make it.Thanks for the recipe.oooxxx

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  8. I must admit I've always been a bit wary of meatloaf myself, but this looks delicious and I'm sure my kids would love it, i'll be giving it a try :)

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  9. Oh this does look delicious. I am so happy I stumbled upon your wonderful blog. I hope you will stop by Katherines Corner and add your blog to my blog list page. Hugs!

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  10. hey Marie,
    I came upon you blog a few weeks ago and now I'm addicted to it!Love your recipes and the meat loaf looks so yummy!Slluurrpp!!Will try it out for sure!

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  11. This is an ace idea, I'm a big fan of meat loaf and cook it all the time. One of my latest ones incorporated baby beetroots in the middle: http://www.freestylecookery.com/2011/12/recipe-meatloaf-la-lindstrom.html

    The twist you introduced here is something I'm bound to have to try.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    // Mike

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  12. I had half the crunchy cheese potato bake left from the other day, so I thought I'd pair it with this dish that you mentioned in that post.

    This was a great way to incorporate all those great meatloaf flavours in a format that was quick and easy to do. And equally as tasty! I can see that I'll be making this again as we really liked it and it was no effort to make at all.

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  13. Meatloaf is my all time favorite! You've just made it even easier - Bless you!!

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