Fall is definitely the season of comfort. All we need is good food to warm the belly, a cozy sweater to warm the heart, and a fireplace to warm the toes. My menus start including more creamy potatoes, hot soups, chilis, and of course pasta dishes!

Happy Fall!
Happy Fall!

I include seasonal fruits and vegetables like apples, pumpkin, and squash whenever possible in my fall recipes. Dress a plain meatloaf for Fall by adding an apple onion glaze and gravy.

Apple Onion meatloaf with fresh whipped potatoes and a side of apple onion gravy.
Apple Onion meatloaf with fresh whipped potatoes and a side of apple onion gravy.

Here is the recipe:

Apple Onion Meatloaf

Ingredients:

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef, veal or meatloaf mixture
1 egg
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 small onions, chopped
1 apple, chopped
1 tbsp. Worchesterschire sauce
1 tbsp. Paprika
Salt and Pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a loaf pan with Pam.

In a frying pan, add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped apple, 1 clove garlic pressed and cook on low to medium heat covered until tender.

Once tender, I mashed the apples down with a potato masher to create a glaze- like texture.
Once tender, I mashed the apples down with a potato masher to create a glaze- like texture.

Wash hands well.

Mix 1-1/2lbs. meat, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 chopped onion, 1 garlic cloves pressed, worchesterschire sauce, paprika, salt and pepper with your hands in a mixing bowl.

Form a rounded rectangular loaf with meat and place inside loaf pan.

Spoon 3/4 of the apple onion mixture on top of meatloaf to coat.

Spoon apple onion mixture on top of the meatloaf.
Spoon apple onion mixture on top of the meatloaf.

Bake 45minutes or until internal meat temperature reaches 165 degrees and juices run clear when poked.

Sometimes we need a seasonal change! Our wardrobes, decor, and our food!
Sometimes we need a seasonal change! Our wardrobes, decor, and our food!

For the gravy:
Add the rest of the apple onion mixture to a small saucepan. Pour the drippings from the meatloaf pan in the pan and bring to a boil.
Thicken with tempered corn starch if necessary.

Fall Comfort! Served with whipped potatoes and gravy!
Fall Comfort! Served with whipped potatoes and gravy!

Enjoy this cozy fall dish!
Ciao!