Danish Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Danish Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground pork; 1 egg; 12 chopped onion; 6 tablespoons of crushed croutons or 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1 cup water, roughly; ¾ teaspoon ground ginger; salt & pepper; 1 (16 ounce) package bacon; 1 cup heavy cream; flour; 1 cup pan dripping, liquid from meatloaf pan; served with potato

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground pork
1 egg
12 chopped onion
6 tablespoons of crushed croutons or 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 cup water, roughly
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
salt & pepper
1 (16 ounce) package bacon
1 cup heavy cream
flour
1 cup pan dripping, liquid from meatloaf pan
served with potato

1
For the meatloaf: Mix all of the ingredients and put the bacon on top, the strips next to each other but not overlapping.
2
Put the loaf in an ovenproof pan with at least 1 1/2 inch high side.
3
If the loaf is too mushy add more breadcrumbs.
4
If it is too hard add more water.
5
Pour the cream and one cup of water into the pan.
6
Bake in oven at about 400F for one hour.
7
For the sauce: Pour one cup of the cream/water/fat from the pan into a pot.
8
Taste with a bit of jelly and salt.
9
Pour a bit of flour into a little water, mix it with no clumps and add to sauce until it has the right thickness.
10
For the potatoes: Peel.
11
Slice into them every 1/8 inch, but not all the way through--leave about 1/4-3/8-inch at the bottom.
12
Put a little butter on top of each potato.
13
Sprinkle with crushed croutons on top.
14
Bake in oven at 400F until done, depends on type of potato.
15
The potato should not be too hard/raw.

1182

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground pork, 1 egg, 12 chopped onion, 6 tablespoons of crushed croutons or 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Danish Meatloaf 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!

Danish Meatloaf

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Variations & substitutions

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