Cajun-Inspired Andouille Meatloaf
Cajun-Inspired Andouille Meatloaf brings smoky sausage and spiced ground beef together in a tender, juicy loaf with a gentle kick from cayenne and hot sauce. Aromatic peppers, onions, and garlic round out the flavor, while a higher-heat finish adds a light crust. It’s great for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal with mashed potatoes and greens.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together the bay leaves, salt, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, ground white pepper, cumin, and nutmeg; set aside.
- 2
Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the onion, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and the reserved seasoning mix. Cook, stirring, until the mixture begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, about 6 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the milk and ketchup; cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Remove the vegetable mixture from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- 6
Place the beef and sausage in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 7
Add the eggs, the vegetable mixture, and the bread crumbs. Remove the bay leaves. Mix well by hand, then shape into a loaf about 1 1/2 inches high.
- 8
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes.
- 9
Increase the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake for an additional 35 minutes.
- 10
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 454.0 kcal High
- Protein 27.61 g Good Source
- Carbs 31.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.0 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.74 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 130.61 mg High
- Sodium 656.08 mg High
- Fiber 1.23 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.4 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.51 g Low Source
- Calcium 71.63 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.85 mg Good Source
- Potassium 169.61 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 93.75 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 4.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.05 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Inspired Andouille Meatloaf is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Butter. Each serving provides about 454.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun-Inspired Andouille Meatloaf?
- It is a Cajun and Creole meatloaf recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cajun-Inspired Andouille Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 20 is above.
- What goes well with Cajun-Inspired Andouille Meatloaf?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Inspired Andouille Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 454.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Inspired Andouille Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 10 steps.
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