Danish Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Danish Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices of dense square packaged pumpernickel (Wild's Westphalian is perfect) or 3 1/2-inch slices of bakery pumpernickel; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tsp coarse salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 medium yellow onions (1 cup) finely chopped (not minced); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground veal; 3/4 lb Italian sausage, squeezed from casing. (Sausage can be sweet or hot. Guess what? I prefer hot.); Plain store-bought or fine homemade bread crumbs to sprinkle on top

Servings: persons

6 slices of dense square packaged pumpernickel (Wild's Westphalian is perfect) or 3 1/2-inch slices of bakery pumpernickel
2 large eggs
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp coarse salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 medium yellow onions (1 cup) finely chopped (not minced)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground veal
3/4 lb Italian sausage, squeezed from casing. (Sausage can be sweet or hot. Guess what? I prefer hot.)
Plain store-bought or fine homemade bread crumbs to sprinkle on top

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
Soak bread in warm water for 3 or 4 minutes.
3
Squeeze out water and tear into pieces.
4
Combine lightly beaten eggs, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper in small bowl.
5
Using a big mixing bowl, mix bread and egg mixture together, then add onions, garlic, and the meats, and blend together with a wooden spoon or your hands.
6
Pat into an oval or square baking dish or a loaf pan, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
7
Bake 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until instant-read thermometer registers 155F.
8
Remove from oven, pour off excess fat, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

320

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices of dense square packaged pumpernickel (Wild's Westphalian is perfect) or 3 1/2-inch slices of bakery pumpernickel, 2 large eggs, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Danish 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.

Danish Meat Loaf

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