cheesy meatloaf stacks with grilled eggplant & fresh basil
“Elevate your comfort food experience with our Cheesy Meatloaf Stacks, layered with grilled eggplant and aromatic fresh basil. This delightful fusion promises a savory and satisfying twist on a classic favorite that will leave your taste buds delighted.”
Mr. B made it back safe and sound on Friday night.
Phew.
After flapping his wings around the world for the past three weeks, it was nice to settle into a “normal” weekend. Of course, what defines normal anymore? I honestly think we are going to be playing the shuffle, reshuffle game for the next couple of years. Let’s hope we don’t end up doing the truffle shuffle in the end. Wait. What?
Anyways, it was nice to cuddle on couch, make dinner together, watch football, and gab about all of the shenanigans we’ve experienced while being a part. One of these days I hope to travel with Mr. B so I can chit-chat with y’a’ll about my experience to Moscow, Amsterdam, and Abu Dhabi! Climbing Grier Mountain needs an updated travel page! Am I right?
But until I book my ticket and fly across the pond, I will have to entertain you with the meatloaf stacks. Remember my warning I gave you guys when I made those Elvis Waffle Stacks? I asked, “Would you leave me if I made more stacked foods?” Well, I’ve up and done it again. I don’t know what it is. Stacking food is wayyyyyyy fun. Please tell me you are on the stacking bandwagon with me? I couldn’t do this without your stack seal of approval.
If you are a big fan of meatloaf, this is a fun spin on the classic dish. Instead of baking it like a loaf, press the meatloaf mixture into a jelly or baking pan. Then, bake it and cut little circles out with a biscuit cutter and let the stacking begin. You can use whatever circle cut veggies you like. For this recipe I went with eggplant, but zucchini could be fun! Then all you do is melt a little cheese on top and you have one stack-alicious dinner!
Now, about those first class seats….
“Conclude your culinary journey with Cheesy Meatloaf Stacks, grilled eggplant, and fresh basil. It’s a flavorful blend that transforms classic comfort into a gourmet delight, leaving your palate satisfied and craving more.”
These look absolutely sensational! I hate eggplant, so I may switch in a zucchini slice, but I love the idea of meatloaf stacks! Yum yum yum!
I was the same way. Eggplant and me did not get along, but I’m telling ya, it works in these stacks!
I love your spin on a classic! Makes for a great idea for weekday dinner or entertaining. Beautiful!
Thanks, Krista!!
OMG I’m dying. This is incredible.
Mwah! Thanks, Bev!
GENIUS!! Seriously! I am not even a meatloaf person, but you just turned me into one. These are awesome!
Happy Mr. B made it back safe and sound! Now you guys need to hit the mountain! We have lots of snow!
Tieghan!! These stacks are totally up your alley:)
These look and sound so good! Great idea!
Thanks, Kevin!
These look amazing! What a great idea!
Thank you, my dear!
Love the idea of the stacks, I will be trying this next time I make meatloaf!
You totes should! Thanks, Pamela!
What a super fun idea! A great way to sneak in veggies too hahah Go get your travel on girl, I want to see the beautiful photos you’d take!
Oooohhhhh….good point! I like your style! Thanks, friend!
Glad he is home safe and sound! I love that you cut out the meat this way. Biscuit cutters come in handy for so many things!!
So true! I see more stackable dishes in my future:) Thanks, Cathy!
I have been on such a meatloaf kick lately. I love the stuff. This is such a great twist to liven it up a bit!
Thanks, Leah!
I think you should travel around with Mr. B and I could totally come with you just to keep you company… RIGHT?!
UM, TOTALLY!!!! I’ll need company while he is in all of those darn meetings:)
So glad you and the hubs had a wonderful weekend together! It must be awesome having him back in town after he’s been gone for so long.
You are the queen of fun food, my dear! I absolutely love eggplant and would love to stack it up with meatloaf and delicious tomato sauce!
I am so glad he is home! I think I maxed out my jazz hands when I saw him. Thanks, Julia!
You’re totes onto something with the stacking!! It’s the Leaning Tower of Meatsa!!
BAHAHAHA! I love it. And you.
So happy you have your hubby back! And omg, these cheesy meatloaf stacks look ridic!!! In the best way possible.
Why, thank you, friend! xoxo
yum!!! ultimate comfort food at its finest, girl!! it’s like an eggplant parm but with meatloaf goodness! i love love it!!
Totally! Now, an eggplant parm sounds delicious. Thanks, Julie!
Holy eggplant and meatloaf! I have to try!
Dewwwww it! Thanks, Carrie!
I definitely could see you becoming a globetrotter. Think of all the tastes you would taste!!!
Why don’t I stack more foods in my life? I feel like my bites would be much more perfect that way….
I could definitely eat my through Italy! Now, I’m getting hungry just thinking about it. And P.S. Congrats again!! so excited for you guys!
Oh my gosh, I love this so much. I think even my kids would eat meatloaf and eggplant if it was stacked all cute like that!
I am a fan of meatloaf, and your dish looks WAY more appealing that a big brick of meat. In other words, this is perfect.
Wish we had gotten a chance to chat at the Epicurean Butter event today. Hope to see you at another event soon.
Thank you, Sara! I hope we cross paths too!
These look amazing! What a fantastic idea
I haven’t had meatloaf for years and years – must change that! This is a totally brilliant update on a classic and the pics are making me absolutely starving!
2 of grandpa’s favs. will definitely fix this for him…in fact, have a meatloaf in the freezer and eggplant in the veg bin…gotta get cookin!
I made these tonight and I must say… they are great! My husband loved them and said the recipe was a keeper. Not only do they taste great, they look great. Thanks
Sheliah – Yay!! I am so glad you liked the recipe! xoxo