This stove top stuffing meatloaf uses a box of stuffing instead of traditional breadcrumbs for a truly unique spin on a classic recipe.
Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
Stove Top stuffing meatloaf may sound a little strange at first but believe me it’s absolutely amazing.
I remember the first time hearing about this recipe and thinking that the concept was interesting but wondered if It would actually work.
The general idea being to replace traditional breadcrumbs with a box of Stove Top Stuffing.
Curiosity wound up getting the best of me and I had to give it a try for myself. The results were better than I could have ever expected!
Simply replacing the breadcrumbs completely transforms the taste of this meatloaf. The flavors went so well together and it was super easy to make, too.
The stuffing made me think of thanksgiving. Which is why I chose gravy as a topping instead of my usual ketchup and brown sugar glaze.
I love a good traditional meatloaf recipe but every now and then my family and I like to switch it up a little bit and do something different.
That’s where this recipe comes in handy. Not only is it delicious, but its super easy to make, too. This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients and most of them I already have on hand.
What a great way to reinvent a traditional family favorite recipe.
I've been making this recipe for years now and everyone absolutely loves it. It has a permanent spot on our dinner menu rotation.
My kids especially love this served with a nice big scoop of Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes or Baked Macaroni and Cheese.
I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know you'll love it just as much as my family and I do.
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Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf Variations
I like this recipe for stovetop stuffing meatloaf made just the way it is but here are some ways to change it up if you'd like to.
- Meat- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of ground beef.
- Stove Top- Any flavor of Stovetop stuffing would be ok to use in this recipe so choose your favorite.
Other Easy Meatloaf Recipe
If you like super easy to make meatloaf recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you'll love, too.
Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf Ingredients
- Stove Top stuffing
- Ground beef
- Eggs
- Water/vegetable broth
- Ketchup
- Brown gravy
- Salt & pepper to taste, onion powder
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
First, add the box of Stovetop Stuffing it to a medium sized bowl.
Then pour either some water or vegetable broth over the stuffing and mix it in.
Let that sit for a few minutes until the stuffing softens.
Now add the eggs.
Then add the ground beef.
Next season the beef with salt, pepper, onion powder and anything else you’d like.
After that add a little brown gravy (store-bought brown gravy in a jar works fine) and ketchup.
Then mix everything together until it’s evenly combined. Don’t over mix the meatloaf or it will become too dense.
Now, carefully transfer the beef and stuffing mixture onto a baking dish with a tall lip thats lined with parchment paper. Shape it into a classic meatloaf form.
Then bake it in the oven for about 45 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked all the way through.
Warm up the gravy and pour it over the top of the meatloaf. If you'd like, garnish with some parsley for a pop of color.
Finally slice up the meatloaf and serve warm. Enjoy!
Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 6 oz box Stove Top suffing (any flavor you want) I used savory herbs
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 2 eggs
- 1 12 oz can Brown Gravy
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour out the box of stove top stuffing into a large bowl and add either the water or vegetable broth. Stir it in and let it sit for a few minutes until the stuffing softens.
- Then add the eggs and ground beef. Season it with salt, pepper and onion powder.
- Next add about ¼ cup of the brown gravy and the ketchup.
- Mix everything together until it's just evenly combined. Don't over mix the meat or it will become too dense.
- Place it on a parchment paper lined baking dish and form it into a meatloaf shape.
- Bake it for about 45 minutes or until the beef is cooked all the way through.
- Warm up the rest of the gravy and add it to the top of the meatloaf. Spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the top with fresh chopped parsley, slice and serve warm. Enjoy!
Anonymous says
Is there a substitution for the ketchup?
Al Dente Diva says
Just omit it or use a little tomato paste
Sarah says
Do I have to use jar gravy or can I use my own gravy?
Al Dente Diva says
You can use any kind of gravy youd like!
Melanie Rains says
It’s the best meatloaf I ever made and the best part was that it was the easiest! Thank you so much for such a great recipe!
Al Dente Diva says
Thank you for letting me know and giving the meatloaf a try! I really appreciate it
Anonymous says
My husband loves meatloafs, I can’t wait to get a box of stuffing so I can make this, thank you
Al Dente Diva says
You’re very welcome! I hope you both like them
Savannah says
I’m making this tonight for sure! Can’t wait for some leftover meatloaf grilled cheese after I make this! If you’ve never thrown a leftover piece of meatloaf in a grilled cheese before, you’re missing out! Thanks for all of your recipes, I use them all the time!
Al Dente Diva says
Thank you so much! Oh yes meatloaf sandwich are the absolute BEST!!! Enjoy
Patricia Carrano says
I made this last night, I added a spoonful of beefy onion soup mix with the water and it definitely a keeper. Thanks Tara!
Al Dente Diva says
That sounds so good! Thanks for trying it and I love how you added your own twist!
Lindsay says
I’m trying this out tonight and hope it turns out right!! It says only one pound of beef but it looks like you used more? Like 2 pounds? Just curious. Thanks!!
Al Dente Diva says
Hi! Sometimes my videos and instructions don’t match 100% I used more beef you’re right! The recipe calls for 1 pound though. So use that! Enjoy
Diana says
Hi ?? .. just wanted you to know I enjoy making your recipes .. I haven’t found one I didn’t like .. but unfortunately sometimes I can’t locate the recipe I’m looking for .. you have a lot of recipes .. so I give up looking for it .. is there an easier way to locate a specific recipe .. Thank you??
Al Dente Diva says
hello! Thank you so much! I started blogging not too long ago so a lot of my social media recipes don't have blogs linked. All my newer ones do! You can always use the search bar to type them in. If I have it on the site it will come up
Sean Garcia says
I made this tonight. Best meatloaf I've ever made. So good !! Thanks for posting ??
Al Dente Diva says
This comment made my night! Thanks so much
Raquel says
I recently made this and hands down best Meatloaf I've made. My husband texted me while at work that he was daydreaming of the Meatloaf from last night's dinner. Thank you!!!
Al Dente Diva says
Thank you so much for letting me know! This makes me so happy.
Sue Costanzo says
Tara, when doubling the recipe to
2 pounds of chop meat should I double everything else?
Al Dente Diva says
Hi! Yes for sure ?
Kim H says
This is now my go-to recipe for meatloaf. I have others that I've tried and they were meh ? but THIS ONE...HOLY COW IT'S GOOD!! Its moist instead of dried out and YUMMY!! I'm making it again tonight!! Thank you Tara!!! ?
Al Dente Diva says
Hey Kim. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much!!
Melina K says
I bought box stuffing mix just to try this! What a time saver! Thank you so much! It’s easily adjustable and it tasted delicious!
Al Dente Diva says
It’s absolutely my pleasure! Thanks for giving it a try
KAdams says
This was delightful. I'm not a fan of traditional meatloaf but this was a winner. My family loved it. Thanks for sharing!
Al Dente Diva says
I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for giving it a try
Al Dente Diva says
I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you
Anonymous says
My meatloaf came out mushy and oily what did I do wrong 🙁
Anonymous says
We make and mix our brown gravy into our Meatloaf mix and do a Brown sugar ketchup sauce we don't cook it on top of the meatloaf tho it's so freaking good like that as well
Al Dente Diva says
Nothing I can’t be mushy. It’s not as firm as a regular meatloaf. Unless you used a little less meat. If you followed the recipe exactly try adding half a push more of ground meat next time and it will firm up a little for sure
Linda says
Your recipe calls for 1 pound ground meat, it should be 2 pounds ground meat. That may be why some of the reviewers said that theirs turned out mushy ?
Anonymous says
Loved it. I used mushroom gravy. Baked for a full hour, didn't look done after 45 minutes,
Will make again
Al Dente Diva says
Thanks so much for giving it a try. So glad you liked it
Anonymous says
Is it one or two pounds that you used on this recipe. Would love to try it
Anonymous says
I’m going to try this with Ground Turkey, I think. And my own gravy I make for thanksgiving
Al Dente Diva says
That sounds delicious!
Al Dente Diva says
So glad you liked it!
Judith L Diaz says
The ingredients say 2 lb of ground beef and that's what I used now I'm really mad it's in the oven now
Stacy says
Sorry, but I am so confused. The recipe states 2lb ground beef but many of the comments state 1lb. Would you mind to please clarify which correct? Thank you so much!
PS - I LOVE all of your recipes :o)
Anonymous says
Anyone find out if it's 1 or 2lbs? Very frustrating
Al Dente Diva says
2 it says it in the ingredients list
Anonymous says
This is the BEST meatloaf recipe I've ever tried! It's now my go-to! A have a good friend that broke her ankle and is supposed to rest with her foot elevated, so I'm making this for her today and taking it to her!! Thank you so much, Tara!!