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Published: Oct 25, 2013 · Updated: Mar 27, 2025 · May contain affiliate links

Green Chili Meatloaf

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Green Chili Meatloaf is perfect this time of year. Made with a filling of green chili and cheese, this meatloaf can also be topped with green chili. You won't be worry, either way!
 
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So how do we get to chili lover's meatloaf? Ya got me.

 Sometimes I get tired of cooking the same thing and my brain goes a bit haywire.

Like when I clean house, manservant tells me it goes totally out of control.

I can imagine everything under the sun and I have a pretty deep, sometimes dark, imagination. But one day I thought of this.

And I thought I don't need to make a pot of chili, I'm going to make a chili meat loaf.

Life changing, right? Well, not really. But I googled and I really couldn't find too many recipes that looked  good, so I made up my own.

Now I need to find something else to imagine because this came out really good.

green chili meatloaf

Manservant loves chili. He's from Tayxas, so that explains it, right? I'm from Illinois, and though we like chili, I never really needed chili.

Well, Manservant needs chili. It's in his genes (jeans?).

Especially after yard work, and during football games. And for lunch, and for breakfast over eggs, and well, I could go on and on.

This meat loaf came out so good that I crumbled it up and put it on nachos.

I put it in scrambled eggs. I put it between two slices of bread. I wrapped some in a tortilla with some beans and called it a burrito.

Now, I know you could do all of that with a bowl of chili, but sometimes we all need a change. I know I'm ready and I'm not just talking meatloaf.

 Their chili ain't for people from Tayxas. I mean it has mushrooms in it.  It looks like a really bean filled, easy chili to please a lot of people, but when I make my chili I like to up the ante, so to speak.

In other words, feel free to dial the spices whatever direction you want.

green chili meatloaf

This is another fun meatloaf.

Compare it if you want to my Cap'n Crunch meat loaf. I like that a lot, too.

One of my favorite things about making meatloaf is having leftovers.

Now that the kids have moved on (sob, sob) we get a lot more leftovers. They were never a dirty word in our house.

Don't forget all the things you can do with those leftovers.

And when you are finished eating this spicy, delectable green chili meatloaf, make sure to save some for breakfast!

green chili meatloaf

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green chili meatloaf

Green Chili Meatloaf

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  • Author: Abbe Odenwalder
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 Minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Meatloaf filled with green chiles and cheese? Can't beat that!


Ingredients

Units Scale

1 ½ lbs ground turkey (or meat of your choice)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 seeded, finely chopped jalapeno
1 chopped chipotle
2 T ancho chile powder
2 t smoked paprika
1 t dried oregano
½ t cumin
½ t salt
½ c chopped onions
2 T ketchup
1 egg
1 c crushed tortilla chips

Topping

1 c shredded cheese (I used a combo of cheddar and jalapeno)
⅓ c ketchup
1 can green chilies, drained or Hatch chilies

Sauce
⅓ c ketchup
½ t garlic powder
1 t chipotle tabasco or another chopped chipotle


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine turkey and other ingredients through tortilla chips. Mix well. I use my hands. They work really well! Then take half the mixture and shape it in a long flat loaf in a rectangular pan. (I like to bake my meat loaf in a baking dish, not a loaf pan.)

Spread ½ of the ⅓ c of ketchup on the loaf. Top that with 1 c of shredded cheese. Top that with the can of drained green chilies. Now spread the rest of your ketchup over that. Or something like that! This green chile cheese ribbon is not too spicy, but makes your loaf tasty and pretty. (We all need pretty, right?)

Ready? Now you can take the other half of the meat mixture and spread it on top of your filling. Make sure your filling is sealed in well so it doesn’t leak out the sides.

OK, mix up the ketchup with the garlic powder and chipotle tabasco. Spread that on all sides of your loaf.

Bake for about 1 hour. Sometimes with turkey there is a lot of liquid that makes its way into the pan. Feel free to drain this or pour it onto your dog’s food. They will love it!

Serve this with beans or potatoes. Manservant voted beans.


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  1. Brian E. says

    November 01, 2013 at 4:28 am

    Thanks for the giveaway…we use two pounds of ground beef, a can of condensed tomato soup, 1 envelope dry onion soup and recipe mix, oatmeal, an egg, and seasoning to taste. We will throw in some chopped onion, garlic, or green peppers if we have some as well.

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  2. Heather says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    I make mine in the oven. The less ingredients the better. Yum!

    Reply
  3. Erinn Sluka says

    October 31, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    We use onion soup mix, an egg, crushed saltines and last few minutes of baking-top with ketchup and brown sugar mix. Super easy!

    Reply
  4. laurasloves says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    I first take my hamburger and marinate it overnight in some Italian dressing, oregano, thyme and garlic. The next day I drain off the excess and put it in a bowl. I then add some herb bread crumbs, honey mustard, onions, peppers and salt and pepper. I put it in my coated loaf pan and then cover it in marinara sauce mixed with some brown sugar. I bake it for about 45 minutes and then like to add a finish of some soy sauce.
    Laurie Emerson
    lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

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  5. Alicia says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    I have never made a meatloaf. So I don't have a special way.

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  6. Darby Elizabeth says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    I have actually never made it! I always hated my moms when I was growing up-and i just never tried anything else!

    [email protected]

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  7. sweetsue says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    I make meatloaf with canned crushed tomatoes, an egg, and I use oatmeal as a filler.I usually add onion and other diced vegetables.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  8. Lisa Garner says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    I love making meatloaf with Doritos crunched up and adding pineapple salsa.

    Reply
  9. Anna and Liz Recipes says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    HI Abbe! I made my meatloaf like a giant Italian meatball, with lots of eggs, grated parmigiano cheese, chopped parsley, some seasonings and tomato sauce to go on top.
    The chili meatloaf you made sounds really good, we will have to try this soon! Have a great day! Happy Halloween!

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  10. Deb Christie says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    I like to mix some brown gravy into the meatloaf mix to give it extra flavor and moistness.

    Reply
  11. 1froglegs says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I like to use one pound of ground beef and a half pound of ground sausage. It gives it a unique taste.

    Reply
  12. kimbly says

    October 30, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I love meaty, spicy meatloaf - but my favorite way to eat it is in a sandwich!

    Reply
  13. KrazeKatLady says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:16 am

    I have had it with whole, hard boiled eggs in it. I just couldnt get on board with that. - Krazekatldy S.

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  14. Anonymous says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:20 am

    I like making meatloaf with tons of ketchup and whole wheat bread crumbs

    JOSEPH GERSCH

    [email protected]

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  15. Yi @ Yi Reservation says

    October 30, 2013 at 3:51 am

    I loveee meatloaf and have collected a bunch of recipes from various books and cooking shows. One of my favorite is to mix pork, beef, bread crumbs and flavor it the way you would flavor italian hot sausages. Yum!

    Reply
  16. Jen says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:36 am

    We make meatloaf with hamburger,onion,ketchup and crackers

    Reply
  17. walk9 says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    I love making meatloaf but now that my husband in gluten free i have to cut out the breadcrumbs. As a glaze i mix ketchup with brown sugar and pour it over the top.

    Reply
  18. Lucy says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    i never make meatloaf - my husband makes it.

    Reply
  19. Amy Gettys says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    I like to make meatloaf using ground sirloin, grated cheddar cheese, finely diced green peppers, grated onion (helps keep it very moist), breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, eggs, salt, pepper, Kentuckyaki sauce ( a soy sauce blend containing apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, fresh ginger and bourbon) and top it with balsamic ketchup.

    Reply
  20. Carla Shiver says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    My favorite way to make meatloaf is to mix the ground beef with worcestershire,onion soup,and ketchup.I add eggs mixed with milk,green onions,red onions,mushrooms,garlic,and a couple of cups of shredded mexican and sharp cheddar cheese.

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  21. dentistvschef says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:49 am

    who could resist spicy and hot meatloaf??
    Preety suits for my asian licking!

    Reply
  22. Georgette C says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:56 am

    Holy cow...I love chili, so this meatloaf looks fantastic!!! I usually have to spice it up with something. There's a great place in Chicago called the Meatloaf Bakery. There is a Meatloaf Bakery cookbook by Cynthia Kalile that y'all should check out for some great extraordinary meatloaf recipes. My favorite way is to have turkey meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Delicious!
    [email protected](Georgette C)

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      I'm going to have to look for this book! My brother lives in Berwyn so next time I come to visit we will check this place out! Yup. Gotta have mashed potatoes. Thanks!

      Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    I hardboil 2 or 3 eggs and after I mix the ground beef with onion soup mix I wrap the meat around the eggs. I bake it at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and then cover with Pillsbury crescent rolls opened flat. Cook another 15 minutes and serve with jar beef gravy Rosanne [email protected]

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:13 pm

      My mom used to do onion soup but not the hard boiled egg thing. but this Pillsbury crescent rolls makes this sound really spectacular! Thanks, Roseanne.

      Reply
  24. John Leahy says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    Not sure my first post "took." I like a meatloaf in a round or oval shape, with herbs.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks for trying again, John! A round shape-that's a new one. Any particular reason?

      Reply
  25. Catherine Shaw says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    I like a basic meatloaf made with whole wheat bread crumbs and plenty of herbs.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      Lots of herbs-always a good thing! Thanks, Catherine!

      Reply
  26. Laura Dembowski says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    So cool that you're working with Whole Foods! Congrats! Those gummy worms would be mine for sure. My mom makes the best meatloaf because she makes mini ones. They are adorable and cook faster and we each get out own.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks, Laura! You and my daughter would be good friends. She loves anything gummy! And mini meatloaves seems to be popular!

      Reply
  27. Amy says

    October 28, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    This is totally comfort food to me. Perfect for cooler weather nights. I love my meatloaf with bacon wrapped on top. I know, so good and hard to resist. 😛

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      I'm with you, Amy!

      Reply
  28. Beth says

    October 28, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    I have never loved meatloaf but my grandmother loves to make it
    bethany
    [email protected]

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      So does that mean you eat it? Just curious!

      Reply
  29. Priscilla says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:10 am

    I do make a very traditional meatloaf recipe but recently we've really enjoyed Italian Meatloaf using Parmesan cheese, Italian spices and topped with marinara. Very yummy!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Lots of folks like it this way, it seems. I'm going to have to give it a try!

      Reply
  30. Asha Butterflys says

    October 28, 2013 at 4:41 am

    I dont ever make meatloaf it is something only my dad makes and I love it. Made with 80-20, ritz crackers, eggs ketchup and a bunch of other stuff he tosses in.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      My dad never made meatloaf but the Ritz cracker part sounds pretty good. You better write it down!

      Reply
  31. Tamar says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:03 am

    I make a really yummy meatloaf with brown sugar and sauteed onions. It's really yummy. But I love spicy/chili so I really want to try yours. tamarsweeps-at-gmail-dot-com

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      I've done brown sugar and mustard on top and that is really good. I'm liking the sound of yours!

      Reply
  32. Mikaela Walker says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:01 am

    I like to use meatloaf mix with beef, pork and veal, with tomato sauce, chopped onion, garlic, oregano and basil.

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Classic and good!

      Reply
  33. Anna E. says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:10 am

    I love my meatloaf with alot of Ketchup on top!

    supergirl198296atyahoo.com

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Ditto!

      Reply
  34. danw78704 says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:41 am

    twitted this today, 27/19
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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      You are my man, Dan!

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  35. Mary Callan says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:20 am

    I think my favorite way is your delicious sounding recipe!
    Mary x

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Awww, Mary. That's sweet!

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  36. Diane52 says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    We are a meatloaf loving family
    Diane Baum
    [email protected]

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      Then you must make a good meatloaf, Diane!

      Reply
  37. Meryl says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    I hate meatloaf! But, I'd love to win this giveaway.

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 29, 2013 at 4:04 pm

      That's OK, Meryl! there are other things in this world besides meatloaf!

      Reply
  38. Sara says

    October 27, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    I like to make it with a vegan version of meat!

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      Can't say I've had that but if it works for you, Sara than that is what you need! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  39. ChgoJohn says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Congrats, Abbe! I don't have a meatloaf recipe. I keep trying various ones but none will take the place of Zia's. She made the best meatloaf ever. Unfortunately, she lost the recipe and cannot remember how she prepared it. For me, it's as if someone misplaced the Mona Lisa. 🙂

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks John. Oh, that is soooo sad. There must be something she remembers. You need to invent your own. You will feel better. And so will I.

      Reply
  40. amkj2002 says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:21 am

    A pound of beef, 3oz. crushed rice krispies, 1/4-1/2 cup chopped sweet onion, 2 eggs, salt and pepper. Maybe a little parmesean if I have it. Top with ketchup for the last 15 minutes. My family loves it!

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:48 pm

      I am loving the rice krispie idea! This sounds really great!

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  41. Daraya says

    October 27, 2013 at 1:45 am

    I love making meat loaf with turkey rather than beef!
    [email protected]

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  42. danw78704 says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    twitted this today, 26/10
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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      I can count on you, Dan!

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  43. Anonymous says

    October 26, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    Sorry, we really don't like meatloaf.

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  44. Carly Friebel says

    October 26, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    Not too much breading!

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      Nothing worse that a meat loaf full of bread. I agree!

      Reply
  45. Spicie Foodie says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    I love your take on a classic recipe -- the meatloaf looks great. Thanks for sharing and good luck to the giveaway participants.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      Glad you like it and thanks for writing!

      Reply
  46. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    What a fun Whole Foods Project! Those peanut butter cups were my favorite a hundred years ago when I was in High School and now I think they're too sweet. I blame corn syrup. I'll have to try this brand. Anyway, my favorite is a Chef Paul Prudhomme Cajun Meatloaf recipe. Your post reminds me that I've never blogged about it. And HA about Tayxus.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      These are no too sweet. I promise. Definitely could be very addicting! Love Paul Prudhomme. I'm going to have to look that one up! Yeah. He is from Tayxus.

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  47. Amy Honious says

    October 26, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    i make my meatloaf with 2/3 ground beef and 1/3 ground pork. i also love to put some shredded cheddar cheese in it. thanks for the yummy giveaway!

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      I've made them like that, too. And I wholeheartedly agree. It makes a great meatloaf!

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  48. Abkenterprises says

    October 26, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    My favorite way to make meatloaf is to let my husband make it. He makes an awesome meatloaf. It is often requested by our friends when coming to dinner.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      I think that would be my favorite way, too!

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  49. Biz says

    October 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Now that's a meatloaf I would like - you had me at green chiles!! Have a great weekend Abbe!

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Biz. You can leave out the onions!

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  50. Urd-chan says

    October 26, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    I love making mini-meatloaves using a muffin pan. They cook quickly, give everyone a nice, crisp edge, and pre-set servings so it's easier to resist the temptation to over-eat!

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      I've seen this before. It is a great idea and probably really good for a buffet!

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  51. momandsons says

    October 26, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    I usually make a turkey meat loaf and my husband loves chili sauce on his.

    betsy_349 at hotmail dot com

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      Definitely with you on the turkey! And my manservant loves chili sauce, too!

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  52. Cathy Shaw says

    October 26, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I love an Italian style meatloaf, with plenty of oregano!
    catshaw2e (at) gmail (dot) com

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      Oregano is my favorite herb. I don't think it gets enough credit. So this sounds really good to me!

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  53. Jennifer Haile says

    October 26, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I actually can't stand meatloaf, so i'll never make it!

    volta2173 at sbcglobal dot net

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      Lots of people like you, Jennifer.We all have our dislikes, fo sho!

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  54. Sharon Schoepe says

    October 26, 2013 at 5:15 am

    Hubby loves to make meatloaf with crushed cheez its and lots of onions. I'm more traditional.
    wdwfla at gmail dot com

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      Crushed Cheez its. I'm liking this!

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  55. Nancy says

    October 26, 2013 at 1:05 am

    I love to make and eat meatloaf! Mine is fairly classic: ground beef, oatmeal or day old bread torn into small pieces, an egg, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and lots and lots of chopped onions. I form it into a loaf and top it very liberally with ketchup. It's great on day # 1 or on day # 2 in meatloaf sandwiches! Sometimes I even tuck a surprise in the middle of the meatloaf: 1 couple of hard-boiled eggs or chunks of cheese!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:39 pm

      Sounds great, Nancy. I love the lots of onions part!

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  56. Natalie says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    I like to make meatloaf with lean ground beef and japanese bread crumbs, but no ketchup

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:39 pm

      No ketchup? Well, whatever works, Natalie!

      Reply
  57. yummychunklet says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    What a tasty looking meatloaf!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks! It is hard taking photos of meatloaf!

      Reply
  58. Nazneen Hamilton says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    I like the Italian seasoned one with eggs down the centre. I like meatloaf but hubby doesn't (I guess bad childhood memories) so I don't make it as much as I like to. Your chilli meat loaf looks fantastic. I may have to make this, hubby does like chilli a lot.

    Nazneen

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      It is worth a try, Nazneen. Meatloaf stirs a lot of childhood memories, it seems!

      Reply
  59. kyl neusch says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    just the basic with beef, onion, peppers, panko

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      You can't go wrong with the basics!

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  60. kellyr78 says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    My husband makes meatloaf with chopped peppers and onions. I've never made it.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      I wish I had a husband like that!

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  61. danw78704 says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    twitted this today, 25/10
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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 27, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks, Dan.

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  62. Abbe Odenwalder says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    It does seem that meatloaf stirs the emotions in people. But it seems as we get older we appreciate it more! thanks for commenting, Angie!

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  63. Angie Agerter says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I used to HATE meatloaf - HATE it with every inch of my body. But the last few years i have grown to like it. and I like it just with a homemade BBQ sauce on top and some carrots and celery inside with it, yum!

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  64. Liz Berg says

    October 25, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    Your meatloaf photos have suddenly made me very hungry. My favorite meatloaf has marjoram and thyme and is topped with bacon....but I think yours might give it some competition!

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 25, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      You can never go wrong with bacon, Liz!

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  65. Libby B. says

    October 25, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    You are right. I never make meatloaf the same because I never had a recipe ! Yours sounds great. Funny, I'm making meatloaf tonight and plan to use ground beef, Italian sausage, pesto and fresh bread crumbs , egg, onion, etc. I'll try yours another day as I don't have all the ingredients on hand and I don't want to go to the store.Thanks, Abs, for all your wonderful blogs . Love, Mom

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 25, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      That sounds like a good meatloaf, Mom. to bad you didn't make it for me! And I 'm not sure that Dad would like this one-I think he is a more basic kind of guy! Love you, Mom!

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  66. Jenn says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I've never made meatloaf on my own, but I remember making meatloaf with my mom many times and we always made it spicy. Your Chili Lovers Meatloaf looks delicious, so I might have to try that.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 25, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks, Jenn. It is a good one and you can even make it spicier. My mom never cooked spicy!

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  67. clc408 says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    I like to make my meatloaf with ground chuck, pork and veal, lots of garlic, onion, parsley, seasoned breadcrumbs, ketchup and parmesan cheese.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 25, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      I love it like that, too! Just the basics is great!

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  68. Sharon says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:33 am

    I don't live in the US ~ I wasn't going to put in a comment but you have to know how I feel about this, Abbe. I have to tell you that this meatloaf looks amazing! Lol! ^.^

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 25, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      Oh, Sharon. i always love hearing from you. Thanks!

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  69. Angie Schneider says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:31 am

    My husband loves the meatloaves, meatballs,patties...this chilli meatloaf looks divine! I guess I will have to leave the cheese out as he is not fond of them.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      October 25, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      No need for cheese, Angie. Just more chilies!

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  70. Abbe Odenwalder says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:10 am

    That is really funny, John. You know I never like my mom's much because it was different every time I tasted it! But I did like the onion soup mix she used. Now I really like meatloaf and just used it up by making hash. You make great chili so I would adapt that! And thanks. I have no idea how they found me!

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  71. Kitchen Riffs says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:25 am

    You know, I have never made meatloaf. Ever! Weird, because I like it. Although it took me quite a while to get to that stage - my Mom used to make it once a week when I was a kid, and although she cooked some good things, her meat loaf wasn't for me. Although if I were to cook it, I'd have to give serious consideration to making your chili version. By coincidence we had chili for dinner tonight (leftovers from the freezer). Yours looks good. Congrats on the Whole Foods gig, BTW - that's really exciting!

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