Cobb-Style Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Cobb-Style Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large eggs, divided; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 red onion, finely chopped; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup lager beer; 2 thick slices white bread, crusts trimmed; 1 cup milk; 2 lbs ground turkey; 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped; ½ cup crumbled blue cheese; ½ cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 8 ounces smoky bacon

Servings: persons

5 large eggs, divided
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
½ cup lager beer
2 thick slices white bread, crusts trimmed
1 cup milk
2 lbs ground turkey
3 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
½ cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces smoky bacon

1
Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
Place four eggs in a pot, cover with water, place over high heat and bring to a boil.
3
Then cover the pot, remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Crack the shells and soak a few minutes in cold water.
5
Peel and dry on paper towels.
6
Heat the 2 tablespoons EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the celery, garlic and onion, season with salt and pepper and cook to soften, 7-8 minutes.
8
Deglaze with the beer.
9
Cool.
10
Soak the bread with the milk.
11
Place the meat in a bowl, add the thyme and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
12
Squeeze out the liquid from the bread and rub between your hands to crumble as you add to the meat.
13
Add the blue cheese, cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, the remaining egg and the cooled vegetables.
14
Mix to combine.
15
On the baking sheet, form half of the meat into a 10-inch long x 4-inch wide brick.
16
Then center the hard boiled eggs lengthwise down the loaf.
17
Top with the remaining meat and form a loaf.
18
Coat the meatloaf with overlapping straps of bacon.
19
Wrap and store for a make-ahead meal or bake right away.
20
Bake the loaf for 1 hour on the center rack.
21
Then switch on the broiler and brown the bacon top until crisp.
22
Let stand a few minutes before serving.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large eggs, divided, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 celery ribs, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cobb-Style Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cobb-Style Meat Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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