Bacon-topped Meatloaf with Gemstone Potato-Green Bean "Salad"
Meatloaf adapted from Mark Bittman's Basic Meatloaf in How to Cook Everything...girlichef's taters & beans
Meatloaf
2 lbs. ground meat (I used beef & pork)
1/2 c. Italian-Seasoned Bread Crumbs
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 c. chopped, fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small carrot, peel & grate
1 small onion, peel & grate
couple pinches of dried Italian Seasoning
Black Truffle Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black pepper- to taste
4 slices bacon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the bread crumbs in the milk until all liquid is absorbed. Place ground meats in bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except bacon. Mix it all up well with your hands.
Free form it into a loaf of any shape you like and place it on a foil-lined sheet pan.
Drape the bacon slices over the loaf. 
Bake 50-60 minutes, or until thermometer registers 165 degrees F in center of loaf. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to recompose itself (juices). Slice. Break up fight over end piece. Enjoy warm or even better cold in a sammie the next day.
Gemstone Potato & Green Bean "Salad"
I don't know if it's necessarily a salad...or just a side...but I like it hot, room temp or cold from the fridge for snacking. All amounts are "to taste".
Gemstone Potatoes (or any type you like...smallish or cut smallish)
Fresh green beans, ends snapped (I like 'em long, but you can halve them if you wish)
Olive Oil
White Wine Vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
Begin by thoroughly washing your taters & beans. Steam or boil each separately...but try to time it so they're both done pretty simultaneously.
Drain both and toss with some drizzles of olive oil & white wine vinegar. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!
Put it all together and you've got one tasty meal!
Put it all together and you've got one tasty meal!Speaking of tasty.....
Okay, so I couldn't wait long....I must pass out some Tasty! blog awards, STAT! (no rules...just rewards for gettin' the tummy a-rumblin' and the mouth a-droolin'...see here)
Okay, so I couldn't wait long....I must pass out some Tasty! blog awards, STAT! (no rules...just rewards for gettin' the tummy a-rumblin' and the mouth a-droolin'...see here)
*To Coleen of Coleen's Recipes- She has her own label in my bookmarks. Honest.
*To Christo of Chez What? - Because he tempts me with his photos and then leaves me hanging (barely a recipe to be seen). Apparently I like a tease.
*To Monica of Lick the Bowl Good- She's a master baker (I think)! I swear I gain weight just imagining her delicious goodies.
*To Reeni of Cinnamon & Spice - One of my first blog friends who always has a kind word and a plethora of inspired, delicious recipes and drool-worthy photos.
*To Jenn of Bread+Butter- Jenn is totally the queen of simple and delicious...my favorite combo! *To Angie of Angie's Recipes & Peachkins of The Peach Kitchen- they are always introducing me to new & exciting foods that just fuel my urge need to travel!
*To Kim of The Ungourmet- Because she is an awesome, everyday foodie with the desire to learn and the fuel to light my fire on a daily basis!
*To Dave of My Year on the Grill- Although he is fairly new to the blogging world, he is throwing down! And I think he can make anything on the grill...remember my dainty little phyllo tarts...he made some...in the smoker!!
*To Mary of Deep South Dish- Because she has down home, packed with flavor, eat me up food & photos!
....I'll stop there...but watch for more soon....I can't contain myself!
LOL. I'm getting to the point where I'm reaching 300. But I use google reader for mine, so we'll see what happens, if they tell me I can't add any more.
You know, I think meat loaf is a pretty underrated dish. There's a Filipino version that's really good too. I think I shall make that soon. You're came out great. I love the bacon strips on the top. Then again when is bacon not good, right?
Thanks for the "Tasty" award. I'm honored to be one of the first recipients of it. ;-) I shall definitely pass along.
I have been good at making fresh veggies lately, but I need to add a meatloaf, or should I say sneak one into our meal (hubby is not fond)...You are so sweet to give out awards to people...we are lucky to have you around!
Bacon topped meatloaf?? well that's really drool worthy. Thanks for givin that tasty award. I'll be picking it up later.
Oh, I forgot to tell you, the cracklings didn't make it to that package the local post office here said they can't allow it because it might burst.But everythings there plus some Filipino flavored instant noodles..hope you like em all..
Oh my gosh! I love that salad! Beautiful mix of color and oh so yummy! :0)
Thanks for the award! It's really cool and so are you!
Thank you my dear. I love that you made your own award. I'll be posting it with pride.
You rock!
Heather, thank you for giving me this AWARD! :-)
Guess what? I had some German meat loaf yesterday!
I guess it's the Meatloaf Week!
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Such a colorful plate--everything looks so good! I am craving meatloaf now. ;-)
You meatloaf looks delish. I'm going to copy and save as my meatloaf is sweet and sometimes I just want savory. Yours sounds perfect!
What a wonderful way to make meatloaf.. I love the grated veggies and bacon on top!! Delicious side dish also. Id have to agree with all your Tasty Award choices.. those blogs are fantastic! And inspirational!
I love this idea, bacon topped meat, hubby will surely eat this. All the blogs you chose are definately worthy of that award!
I'd definitely eat meat loaf if it had bacon all over it! Excellent idea!
I love meatloaf, especially how no two meatloaf recipes are the same. Although I have to admit, I usually end up taking meatloaf recipes and turning them into burger recipes. But who's counting?
Looks good--I haven't made a meatloaf in forever! Good idea, I bet Tavo would go crazy on that.
It's been ages since i made a meat loaf and I really like your twist on it. My family would love this!
Congrats on your award!
Looks like a perfect meatloaf, if you ask me!
you are such a creative whiz banger and I need to make up the 'creative whiz banger' award and pass it along to you.....how you manage to put so much into every post leaves me befuddled - but its never too much.
Thanks for thinking of me - I appreciate it so much...I am in some lovely company as well!
This looks fabulous! I love that you call them gemstone potatoes. So cute! I've seen a lot of Chef's put bacon or pancetta on their meatloaf but never tried it myself. I think i'm going to have to very soon!
I am reminded of Steve Martin in The Jerk.
The new phone books here!
The new phone books here!
I got an award!
I got an award!
You are a sweetheart, and thanks for the award, I will display it VERY proudly!
Seriously. You're making me ache with that bacon topped meatloaf. Congrats to those who got Tasty awards!
Oh I love meatloaf! I know some people snub their nose at the idea of eating a loaf of meat but it has always been one of my favorites. I need to try bacon on top though! I generally only make my mothers recipe or these little veal and sage meatloaf's with gorgonzola cream sauce....yum! Now I'm off to defrost some hamburger, I just got a craving for meat loaf!
Oh, this meatloaf looks fantastic!!! Black truffle salt, amazing! I love to drape bacon on mine, too. DS won't eat meatloaf for some reason, so I hardly ever make it, but DC is a meatloaf man from way back. I love your green bean salad recipe too!! I think I may try it in place of the pickled green beans I was planning to fix later this week. I am hoping I can find potatoes as gorgeous as yours!
Thanks for sharing... and continuing to read DomesticMuse! I promise, your prize is on its way-- I've got several things I need to take to the P.O. and yours is one.
I'm LOVING the addition of carrots and bacon to your meatloaf. What a simple, but genius idea. I haven't had meatloaf in quite sometime... but when I make it next it will include both!
I bet bacon is a wonderful addition to the meatloaf! I can't wait to try that out :) I've been craving a good slice of meatloaf for a couple of weeks now and just haven't gotten around to making it...this will most definitely be the recipe I try when I do finally make it!
Oooooo, that meatloaf looks awesome! I say call it a salad if you like, what's in a name? :D
I love good meatloaf; it's comfort food to me and with bacon wrapped across it,well, it looks delicious!
I grew up on tasteless meatloaf so I could use a really tasty version! Yum! And congrats to the Tasty winners. I agree on all of them!
MMM Bacon!!!!! Your "Potato Salad" is MOST excellent! I love using multi-colored potatoes, and your blues stayed so much 'bluer' than mine did... AWESOME!!
that salad is delicious looking and I can't believe how blue your blues are.
I cant do the canned green beans either....something about the lack of flavor and mush? I dunno. I have never tried purple potatoes tho...errr, i mean Gemstone Potatoes? and ya...thats a meatloaf I could totally go for. bacooooooon! You think anyone would notice if I picked off all the bacon before I served it? hee hee
What a great classic homey meal!
i never thought i liked green beans until i tasted the kind that DID NOT come from a can - and then i feel in love! so this recipe combo is a sweet winner in my book!
Bacon and beef together? You go, Girl!!! I'm such a carnivore. ;-)
This looks so yummy! I wrap lot of stuff in bacon too, but never thought about wrapping a meatloaf! Great idea! The veggie dish really looks great too! I'm making it! Oh and don't forget to try the leftover meatloaf slices my way, wrapped in the puff pastry and then smothered in gravy. Yum! :-)
wow great idea with the bacon and adore the tasty award I will use it lol i have lost my reading list hope it comes back sob
Meatloaf is the ultimate man food!! Yum.
And I am diggin the color of your potato salad!
The meatloaf looks so scrumptious! and I like the idea of bacon on the top. Yummy!
I love this meatloaf! I bet it was juicy and moist from all the grease soaking in. We did this with a whole chicken once - it was like cutting through butter. And meatloaf sammies are the best part. Love the side - still haven't had 'purple' potatoes.
Thanks so much for your kind words! It means the world to me. There's a few blogs on your list that I'm not familiar with - will pay a visit to them. I don't know how you found me but I'm real glad you did! *HUGS*
Bacon...one of the best foods ever! I like meatloaf but this just made it even better.
Meatloaf is one of my retro favorites. The hubby and I love it any way at all, especially with bacon ; )
Bacon topped meatloaf is always good! I love what you did with the fresh green beans and potatoes. I'm with you, I can eat my green beans fresh or from the freezer, but the canned kind look so drab and depressing.
I love meatloaf, it's such great comfort food and yours has bacon on top - sold! :) I make a similar green bean and potato salad and love it!
You can't go wrong with a yummy meal like this!
I have some awards waiting for you over at my blog :)
Just when I thought meatloaf can't get any better..you top it with BACON! You mad genius, you!
And congrats on the award! you sure as heck deserve it!
Bacon!
I love fresh green beans too, and share your loathing of canned ones. Ew.
Love your colourful meal.. are you ready for this? I have never made meatloaf! Guess I should get on that soon...
Wow, this meatloaf is awesome. Was just thinking of making it last week but the weather here is so hot right now, that I just don't feel quite up to it, till I see yours!
Great post and I love your Tasty choices. It is always good to get suggested blogs from other bloggers you admire. I love the look of your potatoes. I have never seen any thing like the purply one - it looks amazing.
Wow that really looks fabulous. And I agree with you, fresh green beans are the way to go!
The meatloaf with bacon sounds terrific and I love the colorful potato & green bean salad! Yum!
That's a really awesome award! Congrats to the winners!! That meal looks delicious!!!!
yumm!! meat loafss!! love it very much.. shud give a try this weekend.. cheers!!
Bacon on meatloaf, YOWZA!!!! That just opened up a whole new ballgame for me! I will most definitely be doing this for my next loaf!
YUM!! What's not good wrapped in bacon??
I just saw those gemstone potatoes at the store yesterday and thought they'd be fun to cook with!
Bacon on meatloaf sound divine. I would want to add a tangy fruit to it ... any suggestions?