This meatloaf in bread crust is fabulous, very easy to make like all meatloaves but really tantalizing.
Once baked, just slice it to enjoy a delicious filling and a very crunchy bread crust.
I’ve seen many meatloaves prepared in crusts with puff pastry or with homemade bread dough, but I assure you that this one made by hollowing out a loaf of bread is super good, the bread absorbs the meat juices and it’s an incredible delight.
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Here’s a delicious recipe for preparing meatloaf in bread crust, perfect for a Sunday lunch or a special dinner.
Let’s find out how to prepare this meatloaf in crust right after the photo as always!!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 527.89 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 36.70 (g) of which sugars 4.87 (g)
- Proteins 36.26 (g)
- Fat 25.32 (g) of which saturated 10.04 (g)of which unsaturated 12.93 (g)
- Fibers 1.64 (g)
- Sodium 1,191.95 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 163 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Meatloaf in Bread Crust Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread
- 1.1 lbs ground beef
- 2 oz bread crumbs (from the loaf)
- 2.1 oz Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
- 1 egg
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches black pepper
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 3.5 oz bacon
Preparation of Meatloaf in Bread Crust
1-Preparing the meatloaf in crust is very simple, first cut off the 2 ends of the loaf and using a knife remove the crumbs leaving just over 1 cm all around the crust.
2-In a bowl, mix the ground beef with the egg, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Add the squeezed crumbs and mix everything well.
3- With the help of a spoon, stuff the loaf of bread applying slight pressure to avoid empty spaces.
4-Place the meatloaf in a baking dish, bake in a fan oven at 356°F for about 35 minutes.
5- Let it rest for 5 minutes, cut into slices about 0.6 inches thick, serve hot with roast potatoes.
The meatloaf in crust is a rich and tasty dish, perfect for a family lunch or to impress guests on special occasions.
How to store the meatloaf in crust
You can store it in the fridge for 2 days in an airtight container.
If you like, you can also freeze it sliced and then heat it up in a pan.
If you like, you can also freeze it sliced and then heat it up in a pan.
