My 6 year old is sick with strep throat...He requested meatloaf and Kraft mac and cheese for dinner.... sigh... I hate mac and cheese out of a box ...so I had to "doctor" it up so that I could eat it... so bear with me.. this is my "doctored" up version. I so would of rather had mashed potatoes with this... so much better This meatloaf is a new variation that I came up with out of boredom with my regular meatloaf.... it turned out great... you could really taste the tomato paste & red wine... yummy and moist...I also made carrot & raisin salad with mandarin oranges, **note....see my previous blog for that recipe, but alas couldn't get the 6 year old to eat that... throat too sore... but hey now... I tried getting more veggies & fruit in him.. maybe next time.... Enjoy
Serves 4
Meatloaf
1 lb. ground chuck
1 egg
3/4 cup oatmeal, raw not cooked
2 T. tomato paste
1 T. worchester sauce
1 clove garlic minced
2 T. red wine
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup each ketchup, & BBQ sauce (extra for putting on top)
1T. mustard
seasonings of your choice ( I used garlic and herb no salt, seasoned salt & pepper, onion powder, dried onions ( a tablespoon of them)
Preheat oven to 350.
In large bowl combine all ingredients mixing well. Place foil on baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Shape into oval flat loan about 1-2 inches thick, pat down with hands to an even thickness. Drizzle top with ketchup and BBQ sauce. Bake for about 50-60 minutes until done.
"Doctored" up Kraft Mac & Cheese
1 package Kraft Mac & cheese
butter & milk called for on package directions
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded co-jack cheese
1/2 tsp each onion & garlic powder
sprinkle of seasoned salt & pepper
Make mac and cheese according to package direction. Add remaining ingredients and stir well until cooking over low heat until cheese is melted and it is bubbly.... Serve...
Now I think I could really enjoy your doctored mac n cheese! Add sour cream and cheese to anything and I'm willing to try it. Meatloaf sounds mouth watering also! Hope you don't get sick mom!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :) and really hoping I don't get sick.... had enough sickness this year to last a LONG time....LOL
ReplyDeleteA must try on the meat loaf. I am one that doesn't really change up my meat loaf recipe much, but I am willing to try this one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mom to fill a sick child's food request.
Aww thanks Angie.... I am like you always use the same meatloaf... but thinking ready for a change...now I can switch it up.... easy and most everything I usually have on hand....
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