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 is the dinner that you will be making again and again.

This recipe may sound a little strange at first but believe me it’s absolutely amazing. I promise you're going to love every single bite of it.
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.

My family really loves meatloaf. We make Old Fashioned Meatloaf, Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf and Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf all the time. This is a nice way to change it up!
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.
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.
- Both- Vegetable, beef or chicken broth would all be ok to use here. If you're worried about the sodium in the Stovetop Stuffing or just like to keep an eye on your salt intake, water would be fine to substitute.
Other Easy Dinner Recipes
If you like super easy to make dinner recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you'll love, too.

- Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
- Malibu Chicken Sandwiches
- Big Mac Sloppy Joes
- Crockpot Smothered Chicken Legs
Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf Ingredients

- Stove Top Stuffing, Savory Herbs
- Ground Beef
- Eggs
- Vegetable broth
- Ketchup
- Brown Gravy
- Salt and 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 the vegetable broth over the stuffing and mix it in. Let that sit for a few minutes until the stuffing softens.

Now, add the ground beef.
Then, add the eggs.

Next, season it with salt, pepper and onion powder.

After that, add some brown gravy.

Then, add the ketchup.

Next, mix everything together until it’s evenly combined. Don’t over mix the meatloaf or it will become too dense.

Now, transfer the beef mixture to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and shape it into a meatloaf.

Then, bake it in the oven for about 45 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked all the way through. Let it rest for 5 minutes

Next, warm up the rest of the gravy and pour it over the top of the meatloaf.

Finally, garnish with parsley (optional), slice it, and serve warm. Enjoy!


Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Ground Beef
- 6 Oz Box Stove Top Stuffing (any flavor you want) I used savory herbs
- 1 Cup Vegetable Broth
- 2 eEggs
- 12 Oz Can Brown Gravy
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour out the box of stove top stuffing into a large bowl and add the vegetable broth. Stir them together and let it sit for a few minutes until the stuffing softens.
- 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 the meatloaf will end up being too dense.
- Place the meat mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and form it into a meatloaf shape.
- Bake it for about 45 minutes or until the beef is cooked all the way through. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 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!
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
Hey Kim. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much!!
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
Hi! Yes for sure ?
Al Dente Diva says
Thank you so much for letting me know! This makes me so happy.
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
This comment made my night! Thanks so much
Sean Garcia says
I made this tonight. Best meatloaf I've ever made. So good !! Thanks for posting ??
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
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!