I've got to admit, I grew up without a taste for meatloaf. That's uncommon in the midwest. This dinner staple is as popular around here as mayonnaise-based "salads", and it took the right recipe for me to come around to it.
The meal only takes 10 minutes to put together, and it's ready to serve after about an hour. That makes it a quick and easy gluten-free meal for the work week. And some have described it as 10 times better than regular meatloaf.
Here's the full gluten-free meatloaf recipe.
A few of the readers at Gluten-Free Palate chimed in with their experiences. Here's what they had to say:
"I have loved the classic beef version of this recipe, but for a vegan friend made it with a combo of Impossible Burger and Beyond Beef. I added some mushrooms as well. He LOVED it. And I did too." (Amy-Beth)
Replacing the meat with beyond meat makes this meatloaf into a meatless loaf. And that's awesome. I love Beyond (BYND) burgers and Impossible meat. Using them in this recipe was an inspired choice.
"Made this for dinner with one half lb. hamburger - one half lb. mild Italian sausage, otherwise as just as the recipe listed. My wife loved it, says it was better than her’s. Waiting for tomorrow night’s leftovers!" (David)
It doesn't need to be better than a family recipe. What makes this meal so perfect is how easy and versatile it is.
What Makes it Special
The main recipe uses oats, and according to Beyond Celiac that's ok as long as the oats are certified gluten-free. But the recipe shines because of its versatility, and that means you can skip the oats altogether.
The best alternatives to oats, at least for this recipe, are quinoa flakes and crushed gluten free crackers. If you don't mind a softer loaf, you can also swap in bread crumbs. Just note the texture changes that come with using something less absorbent.
If you want to swap out the oats, here's the recipe for gluten-free breadcrumbs.
This recipe also calls for sometimes unconventional ingredients. Many gluten-free chefs avoid soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. But that's not always necessary. As long as the sauce is certified (or made from scratch with gluten-free ingredients), it can add a mouthwatering umami flavor.
Here's the gluten-free Worcestershire sauce recipe.
Serving Suggestion
But even with baked-in veggies, meatloaf on its own isn't a full dinner. Those looking for an easy side dish should check out the classic gluten-free green-bean casserole recipe.
Like the meatloaf, this one comes recommended by many.
"I love this healthy, yet delicious, recipe! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it!" (Amara)
So if you're looking for an easy winter meal, there's an ever-popular meal worth making. And there's nothing wrong with making your own additions. How will you serve your meatloaf?
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