Unfortunately, I wasn't able to post a recipe yesterday because I had the flu -- the can't lift your head up, feel like you're going to die kind of flu. My dinner therefore consisted of jello and crackers, and I went ahead and made the assumption that you probably wouldn't want to make the same thing.
The good news is, I'm feeling much better today, so comfort food week is back on!
The good news is, I'm feeling much better today, so comfort food week is back on!
The Main Dish
Even though I posted a meatloaf recipe last week, I felt like I couldn't have comfort food week without meatloaf and mashed potatoes, so I'm providing another great meatloaf recipe idea for two. However, this time I'm putting a unique spin on the traditional recipe -- barbecue sauce!
The Side Dish
I'll be serving the barbecue meatloaf with the ultimate comfort food side dish -- mashed potatoes.
Barbecue Meatloaf
Total Time: 35 minutes
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
What you'll need
1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped (optional)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1/3 cup crushed seasoned croutons
Glaze
2 additional tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 additional tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together milk and egg; add crushed croutons. Mix well.
3. Combine crouton mixture, ground beef, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Even though I posted a meatloaf recipe last week, I felt like I couldn't have comfort food week without meatloaf and mashed potatoes, so I'm providing another great meatloaf recipe idea for two. However, this time I'm putting a unique spin on the traditional recipe -- barbecue sauce!
The Side Dish
I'll be serving the barbecue meatloaf with the ultimate comfort food side dish -- mashed potatoes.
Barbecue Meatloaf
Total Time: 35 minutes
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
What you'll need
1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped (optional)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1/3 cup crushed seasoned croutons
Glaze
2 additional tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 additional tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together milk and egg; add crushed croutons. Mix well.
3. Combine crouton mixture, ground beef, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Mix well.
4. Form mixture into 2 loaves (I love the idea of individual meatloaves. They are perfect when cooking for two)!
5. Place loaves on a greased baking sheet.
6. For the glaze, whisk together 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl.
7. Brush glaze over each loaf.
6. For the glaze, whisk together 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl.
7. Brush glaze over each loaf.
8. Bake for 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F.
9. Let loaves rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Mashed Red Potatoes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
What you'll need
1/2 pound red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup milk, warmed
1 tablespoon butter, softened
Garlic salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling water until tender (about 15 minutes).
2. Drain potatoes; return to pot, stirring over low heat for 1 minute.
3. Mash potatoes with a hand masher until desired consistency. Stir in milk and butter; season with garlic salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Cuisine at Home Magazine
9. Let loaves rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Mashed Red Potatoes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
What you'll need
1/2 pound red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup milk, warmed
1 tablespoon butter, softened
Garlic salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling water until tender (about 15 minutes).
2. Drain potatoes; return to pot, stirring over low heat for 1 minute.
3. Mash potatoes with a hand masher until desired consistency. Stir in milk and butter; season with garlic salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Cuisine at Home Magazine
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