Paula Deen "Lean Cheeseburger Meatloaf"

GatorLvr13 · February 2011

2 lbs 95% lean ground beef
2 tsp lady's house seasoning ( Combine 1 cup salt, 1/4 cup black pepper, 1/4 cup garlic powder)
1 Med onion (Optional)
1 Med bell pepper chopped (Optional)
1 cup grated 2% reduced fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup fat free sour cream
1 cup crushed reduced fat Ritz Crackers
1 tsp Lawry's season salt
8 slices white bread

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix all ingredients together except bread. Shape into loaf and place in a 1" deep pan lined with bread slices. Bake for 45-60 minutes. The bread will absorb the grease and should be discarded after loaf is removed from the oven.

** Sauce: Heat 1 can condensed 98% fat free cream of mushroom and 1 soup can measure fat free milk over medium heat, Add 1 1/2 cups grated 2% reduced fat cheddar cheese and pour over finished meatloaf.

My family loves this and I just wanted to share it..

ajbeans · February 2011

The recipe sounds great, but I'm loving the tip about the bread! I never make meatloaf because I can't stand the grease. Thanks!

LeslieRoyale · February 2011

This sounds really good, and I don't even LIKE meatloaf!! Thanks for sharing :happy:

Nikkerz620 · February 2011

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hyoung3 · February 2011

Thanks a bunch for sharing !!

My wife adores Paula Deen... might have to make this as a surprise for her !

blakecody · February 2011

bump!

CallejaFairey · February 2011

ooh, this sounds interesting

jb_2011 · February 2011

Sounds good. For a different flavor, you might try a balsamic glaze instead of the cheese sauce. Mix 1/3 c. catsup with 2-3 T. balsamic vinegar and a few red pepper flakes. Stir well, spoon onto the uncooked meatloaf, spreading all over the top and sides. It's delish.

Also, I put my meatloaf on a baking rack covered with foil, then poke holes in it so the grease ends up in the baking pan. You can foil-line the pan too, for easier cleanup.

GatorLvr13 · February 2011

I'm not a big meatloaf lover either but this is delish!! I got this recipe from a magazine, the woman who made it changed the ingredients to make it leaner than the original recipe. My boys are picky but they really like it. Having it for dinner tonight!!

GatorLvr13 · February 2011

@jb_2011 that sounds great with that glaze, I will try it next time I make this!!

heatherlindsays · February 2011

Sounds great! Thanks for posting =]

GatorLvr13 · March 2011

**Bump

rizorw · March 2011

Bump, Sounds soo good!

bridgeville · March 2011

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TanyaLee122175 · March 2011

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GatorLvr13 · March 2011

Making this for dinner again..My kids and hubby love it

joybell32 · March 2011

:drinker:

joybell32 · March 2011

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yanicka · March 2011

bump for later

ckitlinski · March 2011

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rozarotti · March 2011

Sounds awesome!!!

MarieAnneN · March 2011

I will defenitly try this! Thanks!

Live_To_Win · March 2011

I think I am going to have to try this one - Thanks

steph813 · March 2011

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Calidaho · March 2011

That reminded me of a meatloaf pan my dad used to have. It looked like a loaf but had a little grate type insert that lifted the loaf up so the grease could go to the bottom of the pan. Must find that pan.