The Dean & Deluca Cookbook Meatloaf |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The name says it all. This meatloaf is put together ahead of time and refrigerated overnight, and make sure the bread CUBES are soft. Time does not include overnight resting . Ingredients:
3 cups soft white bread cubes |
1 egg |
2/3 cup milk |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1 3/4 teaspoons salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1/2 cup celery, with leaves, finely chopped |
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped |
12 slices bacon, lightly browned and torn into small pieces |
2 lbs ground beef (no more than 80% lean) |
Directions:
1. When ready to cook preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl.
3. Beat together the egg and milk, then pour over the bread cubes.
4. Let stand until bread absorbs milk mix, about 15 minutes.
5. Mash and stir mixture until bread is in very small chunks.
6. Add mustard, salt, pepper, basil, thyme, nutmeg, onion, celery, parsley, and bacon. Mix well.
7. Add ground beef and mix well.
8. REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT.
9. Turn mixture into an 8 X5 loaf pan.
10. Bake in oven for 55 minutes.
11. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
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