Popcorn and meatloaf? Two things you typically wouldn’t think of mixing together. But, this recipe from our friends over at Popcorn.org shows you how to combine the two into a unique and tasty meatloaf dinner. The recipe will yield approximately 6 tasty servings.
Popcorn Dinner Meatloaf Recipe
5 cups popped popcorn
1 1/4 pounds extra lean ground beef or turkey
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup
Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray an 8×4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
Process popcorn in a blender or food processor until finely ground; pour into a large bowl. Add ground beef, celery, onion, milk, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended. Press meat mixture into pan; spread chili sauce over top.
Bake for 1 hour, or until cooked through. Allow to cool 15 minutes before slicing.
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I think that this recipe would taste quite good. I never thought to add popcorn to a meatloaf.
I think this would be good. We always have leftover popcorn after we make it. This would be lighter it seems than other fillers an I think I have tried most! I make give this a go when popcorn time and meatloaf time align!
Interesting recipe. I am sure it is good. I would have never thought to use corn instead of bread crumbs.
Interesting. Popcorn is being used as the binder, like bread crumbs would usually be used. That sounds like it might be good.
Your popcorn recipes that have it processed intrigue me. I have not thought of corn as a filler for meats but it can be. Thank you for the recipe and information.
Well, it does use the popcorn as a filler like breadcrumbs. I just don’t like any meatloaf so won’t be trying this.
When this picture came up it “Was NO Way” then I tried to look close at the picture to see popcorn in the meatloaf. Then I looked at the recipe and it was of course they ground it up. How many times I have not made something because of no bread crumps.
Now this is one recipe that I have never heard of before. I really think I would like this one I bet the taste of popcorn in the meatloaf is really good.