It may sound gross and horribly unhealthy. It’s very tasty and my guess is that it isn’t terribly healthy but I’m sure we have worse regularly.
To make this, start with any meatloaf recipe you like. I make a meatloaf that has finely chopped carrots .. that makes it a little bit healthy, right? I use mini loaf pans. When I make the meatloaf, I’ll usually make a double batch, divide it into about 6 portions. For a single batch of my meatloaf recipe, it will fit in one regular loaf pan or it will fill three of these little pans. I wrap each portion in plastic wrap and then seal it in a vacuum sealed bag. When it’s time to bake a meatloaf, I take one out of the freezer, let it thaw, shape it into a loaf that will fit into the mini pan.
Meatloaf
I like to bake these an hour or so before dinner because they’re much easier to work with when they’re cool. Once it’s cooled, I slice it into about 8 slices.
I dip each slice in a beaten egg, then in seasoned panko, then fry it in a little butter or olive oil or coconut oil.
Meatloaf
Then I take the easy way out and I use a packet of brown gravy mix. I prefer the pork gravy mix. Spoon the gravy over the fried meatloaf slices.
Dinner
Dinner last night was fried meatloaf, rice, gravy, corn on the cob, and some kale chips . . while pulling up the tomato vines, I found a kale plant or two that had come up so we had a pleasant surprise.
The best part of the meatloaf is that after dinner, I pour the leftover gravy in with the leftover meatloaf. The next day for lunch, I heat up the meatloaf and gravy, add a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of fresh tomato and we have the perfect meatloaf sandwich!
How easy is that . . especially when the meatloaf was already made and in the freezer?
Debbie King says
I LOVE this idea ~ never thought to fry it. I usually put leftovers into manwich. You have such perfect timing since I made meatloaf last night ~ I will undoubtedly try this.
PS: Love your blog and all the posts. Keep up the good work 🙂
Marsha says
Coconut oil makes it part fruit?
kaholly says
Ha, ha, Marsha!! This looks and sounds delicious! I’m not a big meatloaf fan and anyway I can disguise it would be a good day!! Thanks for sharing!! ~karen
Doreen says
You are definitely my kinda gal!!! That is the way we eat meatloaf, also!!! THE BEST!!!!!!
Susan says
That sounds disgustingly good.
Terri says
I’ve never tried fried meatloaf, but it sounds like I should try it. I’m more interested in the kale chips. Kale isn’t a real popular thing up north here, but I’m hearing more and more about kale lately. I saw some big bunches of it at the grocery store and thought I’d like to try it. How do you make kale chips? Chips makes me think of crunchy. Are they crunchy?
Joanne Caglione says
OMG – that sounds SO good!!!! I am definitely going to try it…Fried meatloaf slices – yum!
Mary Val says
I make fried meatloaf all the time :^) It usually the leftover meatloaf from a meal during the week, fried up on Friday evening after a long week when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I like the fried meatloaf better than the baked. I like to fry it butter with a little bacon grease added, mmmm :^)
SharO says
we like the leftover meatloaf fried also… maybe even better than the first time. But, I’ve not tried the egg and panko. Such a good idea and can not wait to try it.
Julie in Tucson, Arizona says
We make meatloaf in muffin pans, bake it and then we freeze it. So easy to warm up for a quick dinner. We also do the same with mashed potatoes! It’s a quick meal along with a veggie.