Do you like the title? I hope you do. So many of my favorite meatloaf recipes are inspired by the cook’s mother or grandmother, but because this recipe is inspired by Amy’s mother’s meatloaf, and she’s not my mother, I decided to name it Not My Mom’s Meatloaf.
I don’t think meatloaf gets the love it deserves but I’m here to change that. I love meatloaf. It reminds me of my childhood, it reminds of plaid printed aprons, and mothers with perfect hair and televisions with antennas. Doesn’t it have that vintage feel to it? I like to think June Cleaver in the picture below is whisking eggs for meatloaf. Also I’d like to think that one day I will look that fabulous in the kitchen. Someone remind me to buy a strand of pearls.
Have you been to Disney World before? AKA, the greatest place on Earth (honestly, it’s amazing). At Hollywood Studios they have a restaurant named 50’s Prime Time Cafe and it’s everything you hoped it would be like, from the tables to the waiters. Everything on the menu is home cooking inspired from Dad’s Grilled Pork Chops to Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken to Grandma’s Chicken Pot Pie and of course Cousin Ann’s Traditional Meatloaf. I got the Meatloaf when I was there and it was served with green beans by our waiter Uncle Gary. Throughout the dining experience he would introduce us to our cousins and just be that Uncle we all know. When we left we we wrote him a love letter, he was so much fun.
Meatloaf is often made with ketchup but I love this recipe because it uses spaghetti sauce instead which personally I find more pleasing and tasty. The spaghetti sauce acts like a gravy that you can lather your meatloaf in which I love, I definitely will put a few spoonfuls on. Also, this meatloaf has mushrooms that are baked in it which will cause your entire dinner table to fight over who gets the mushrooms, so be sure to fight hard for them. 🙂
Hope you enjoy this delicious dinner table favorite!
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground turkey
- 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch of pepper
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried mustard
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 8-10 whole fresh mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce together completely. I use my hands for this to mix thoroughly.
- Form turkey mixture into a loaf and put in a loaf pan.
- Push mushrooms into the top of the meatloaf, pushing their stems into the loaf.
- Mix the rest of the pasta sauce, brown sugar, dried mustard and worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Pour this sauce mixture over the mushrooms and meatloaf.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Enjoy and be sure to slather in sauce!
Tricia says
Meatloaf is probably one of my favorite meals to make and to eat. Thank you for sharing this. Going to give it a try next time I make meatloaf.
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
I really thought I had already commented on this, but I guess I imagined it. I love the twist you did to my mom’s meatloaf! Mushrooms make everything better…i’m totally topping mine with them next time 🙂 The vinegar is key in the flavor of mine so I’m wondering what yours tastes like. I’ll have to give it a try!!
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
I remember seeing that post from Amy. I love the title of this recipe. 😀 I was eyeing on that meatloaf recipe too. YUM! Love the mushrooms here. I’m a mushroom lover so I know I’ll totally dig this meatloaf. 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk says
Pamela,
Cogratulations. At 9:00 p.m., with this post you have caused my stomach to growl! Wow, I this meatloaf that isn’t your mom’s. I’ve never contemplated the spaghetti sauce idea in the past but I love it! Wondeful post and best wishes to you in the new year!
Lidia Spagnuolo says
I love meatloaf Pamela and OMG, this looks amazing! I just have to try it. And I too went to that same 50’s Prime Time Cafe. Absolutely fab! Happy New Year!
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
This meatloaf looks delicious!! The title is so catchy! Have a happy new year!
Claire says
This looks delicious! Meatloaf definitely has a retro feel to it. 🙂 I adored June Cleaver when I was little . . . I’m pretty sure she was the only reason I watched Leave It To Beaver, haha.
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
Meatloaf is a soul pleasing dish that I cant get enough of in the winter!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
My husband loves all different kinds of meatballs/loaves…this looks like a perfect New Year Eve’s dinner for him.
Have a blessed and happy New Year, Pam!
Angie
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
I love this post Pamela! And I agree: Disney World IS the greatest place on earth!! I try and convince my husband that we have to go EVERY year!!! I am SO going to that restaurant you talked about when we go this summer! And I am SO going to make this meatloaf! It looks wonderful!!
Mary Frances says
Haha, your title rocks! I am such a sucker for meatloaf, too, and this one looks incredible! Mushrooms are so good, and I can only imagine how good they are mixed with the meat and sauce! Yum!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Haha I LOVE the title! I love meatloaf too, these sound great Pamela!
Debra says
Love the play on words and I love this turkey loaf!!!!
Kelly says
This looks incredible Pamela! My hubby loves meatloaf and I love that you use spaghetti sauce instead of ketchup in here – sounds so good! Love all the mushrooms in here too 🙂 Darn, we went to Disney once a few years ago but didn’t get a chance to try the 50’s Prime Time Cafe – we will probably be going back when our lil guy is a bit older so definitely gotta try it then 🙂 Thanks for sharing and hope you and Matt have a wonderful New Year!
Lawyer Loves Lunch says
I like the idea of pasta sauce more than ketchup too! This looks like such a comforting winter meal 🙂
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
I haven’t made a meatloaf in so long. You totally reminded me and inspired me to make it again. And I so remember that PrimeTime Cafe! I haven’t been to Disney since I was like 8, but I do vividly remember eating there! Haha thanks for the memories 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I LOVE the title hahahaha this is great. This looks like a nice, simple, delicious meatloaf!
yummychunklet says
How delicious!
Suzanne says
I think your meatloaf looks outstanding. I first thought the mushrooms were meatballs,LOL. I use mushrooms in my meatloaf. Adds great flavor. Your meatloaf because of copious amounts of sauce is very moist and juicy. NICE!!!!
Ashley says
haha I definitely enjoy the name of this meatloaf : ) I really need to give meatloaf a try – my mom used to make one that was (sorry mom!) horrible! But I think I need to forget that one and go for it!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I’ll take a big slice please! I bet this makes great left over sandwiches. Meatloaf sandwiches are the BEST!
Cecile @ My Yellow Farmhouse says
Great recipe – love the idea of the spag. sauce & a bit of brown sugar. I also love meatloaf – it’s one of the best ‘comfort foods’ ever !!
Mason Canyon says
I have meatloaf on the schedule for this week and this sounds like a great twist on my traditional recipe. Gotta love meatloaf.