Yummy - South of the Border Meat Loaf!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and thoughts on a South of the Border Meat Loaf recipe. Various cooking methods, ingredient choices, and side dish pairings are discussed, along with personal preferences and outcomes from trying the recipe.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, found the recipe easy and delicious, noting the quality of the meat influenced the outcome.
  • Another participant suggested serving fiesta style corn as a side dish, while others agreed it sounded good.
  • Several users mentioned alternative side dishes, including Mexican rice and corn cake, as suitable pairings.
  • One participant expressed dissatisfaction with the meatloaf's flavor, describing it as bland compared to their usual Texas-style dishes.
  • Another participant reported their meatloaf did not hold its shape, leading to disappointment from their spouse.
  • Some participants discussed the importance of using leaner meat for better results, with varying opinions on the fat content of the beef used.
  • One participant shared a method for mixing the meatloaf using a specific tool, while others debated the best techniques for preparation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the flavor and texture of the meatloaf, with some participants enjoying it while others found it lacking. There is no clear consensus on the best meat type or preparation method.

Contextual Notes

Participants shared personal cooking experiences and preferences, reflecting a range of culinary backgrounds and tastes.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for recipe ideas and side dish pairings may find the shared experiences and suggestions beneficial.

Ooh, I forgot about the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes in the 24 minutes to cooking book.


I found the thread:

"Peel and cut up 4 - 5 potatoes in half inch cubes (enough to fill
pot about half way)
fill the pot half way up to the top of the potatoes with milk
butter to your taste (you don't want to know how much I put in)
salt and pepper to taste
press some garlic
cook for 13 minutes in microwave rice cooker
remove from microwave oven, add 1 big glob of sour cream and mash with nylon masher.
YUM!!!!!!!!"
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I made this last night for Family Dinner Night and served with the Green Bean Casserole that my DIL brought and corn bread and mashed potatoes. It was good, but we had to scoop it out with a slotted spoon because it just fell apart and was so greasy... I guess next time I'll try it with a better quality of burger, so hopefully there'll be less grease. Everyone liked it okay, but agreed that they like my regular oven cooked meat loaf better. I loved how quick and easy it was though, so I'll definitely have to work on it! And the sides were okay with it but weren't very inspired. Maybe if I'd jazzed up the mashed potatoes a bit...
 
We had this last night. It was good but a bit strange too. I think next time I will serve it with some sides. Don't know why I did not??? Overall we liked it. I had to Sub a sweet banana pepper and 1 Jalepeno because it was what I had ripe from my garden :)
 
ChefPaulaB said:
I make something similar to this only we call it corn bake and I use 2 cans of whole kernel corn, drained, plus 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. I put it in the DCB covered in a 350 oven for 1 hour. I am not allowed to show up to a family reunion without it! Everyone loves it. mine isn't like a bread though, it's more like a casserole, spoon it out and eat with a fork.

You only use the corn and the cheese? I want to add this to the
DCB file, I want to be sure I get it right.

Carol
 
I just made it tonight and my family loved it! It is a keeper for sure..:chef:
 
cwinter474 said:
You only use the corn and the cheese? I want to add this to the
DCB file, I want to be sure I get it right.

Carol

Here is the full recipe...

Corn Bake

1 stick butter/margerine melted
1 pkg. (9 oz) Jiffy Corn bread mix
2 eggs
1 can cream style corn
2 cans regular corn, drained
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together in DCB, leaving out a little cheese to top. Top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Enjoy! (Get ready for lots of requests for this one... I take it to all potlucks, and can't walk in without it at most!)
 

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