Homemade Meatballs & Meatloaf Recipes

Meatballs & Meatloaf?

Meatballs and meatloaf make easy dinners. And you can often turn meatballs into meatloaf recipes and vice versa. Check out these ideas. Taco meatloaf? Yes, please!

Start with 1 pound of meat, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs or panko.

Vary the type of meat, spices, and other things in your meatballs. You can make meatballs and meatloaves inspired by any dish or cuisine.

Make your meatballs big or small. Fry, bake, or braise them in sauce. Eat them plain or add them to soups!

Glaze your meatloaf with ketchup, BBQ, or even Hoisin. Or top with cheese. Or even wrap in pie crust!

Spaghetti & Meatballs

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Lamb Meatballs with Pine Nuts & Raisins

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Chicken and Apple Meatballs

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Shrimp & Pork Meatballs

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Homemade Meatballs in Grain Bowls

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Mini Meatloaf Chicken Muffins

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Peking-Duck Inspired Meatloaf

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Thanksgiving Turkey Meatloaf

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Taco Meatloaf

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